A one-hectare forest community is sampled in early August. The sample yields 12 small trees, 4 types of vines, as well as 17 native shrubs that represent 10 species. What can be estimated from the sample for the shrubs in the forest community? A. the forest’s productivity

B. the species richness

C. the degree of forest disturbance

D. the stability of the ecosystem

E. the uniformity of species distribution in the ecosystem

The correct answer is - B. the species richness

Explanation:

Species richness determines the numbers of different species are present in an ecological community. It is a numerical value or count of different species present in a particular community.

The given information or data can only be used to estimate the species richness in the particular forest community as there is data available about the number of species presnt in this community.