You Are Assigned the Task of Determining Species Richness in a Given

Multiple Choice

You are assigned the task of determining species richness in a given area.The lead researcher has told you that the number of samples you have to take is not limited.As you collect data,what pattern should you expect to see?

A) All the species in this space will be identified by a time period that is related to the number of search hours divided by the area
B) As you collect data, species richness will decrease
C) The most common species in this space will likely be identified first, followed by more rare species.
D) All the species in this space will be identified by a time period that is related to the product of the square root of number of search and total area.