A Grassland Is Composed Primarily of a Single Type of Grass,with

Multiple Choice

A grassland is composed primarily of a single type of grass,with small amounts of three other grasses and several forbs.How will this species composition be likely to affect the function of this community?

A) All species will have an approximately equal effect on function.
B) The dominant grass will mostly define the function of the community.
C) The forbs will have the greatest effect on function because they are unique.
D) All grasses will have an approximately equal effect on function;forbs will have a lesser effect.
E) The species having the greatest effect on function may vary,depending on the abiotic environment.