Scientists interested in how populations interact within communities are attempting to determine the species diversity of an island under study. What kind of data would be most helpful to the scientists in determining diversity?
A) the number of different species on the island and the size of the population of each species
B) the number of species on the island that are consumers, producers, and decomposers
C) the relative biomass of each species on the island separated by trophic level
D) the number of trophic levels on the island and the niche of each species

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Knowing the number of different species on the island and the size of the population of each species would give the scientists the most complete picture of the species diversity present on the island, allowing for analysis of the relationships between different species and the overall dynamics of the community. The other options provide relevant information as well, but they are more specific in focus and do not provide as much comprehensive data on diversity.

Scientists Interested in How Populations Interact Within Communities Are Attempting