A key limitation of the coefficient of community is that it lacks the ability to
A)compare relative abundances of each species.
B)calculate the similarity between two communities.
C)know the number of species common between communities.
D)compute a percent similarity value.

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The coefficient of community only measures the presence or absence of species in two communities, and does not consider their relative abundances. Therefore, it cannot compare the relative abundances of each species within or between communities.

A Key Limitation of the Coefficient of Community Is That