When the structural complexity of the vegetation is more complex, what can generally be said of the species richness?
A) Species richness is not correlated to structural complexity of the vegetation.
B) Species richness increases.
C) Species richness decreases by a small amount.
D) Species richness decreases by a moderate amount.
E) Species richness decreases by a large amount.

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Species richness generally increases with the structural complexity of the vegetation because more complex structures provide a greater variety of habitats and niches, allowing more species to coexist.

When the Structural Complexity of the Vegetation Is More Complex