Which of the following most correctly describes the principle of relative abundance?
A)the variety of different types of organisms in a community
B)the quantity of different species found in a community
C)the proportion of each individual species within a community
D)the relative abundance is the same as the Shannon Diversity Index

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The principle of relative abundance refers to the proportion of each individual species within a community. It is often represented as a percentage or a fraction of the total population of the community. This principle allows for the comparison and analysis of the composition of different communities, as it gives insight into the distribution and prevalence of different species within each community.

Which of the Following Most Correctly Describes the Principle of Relative