Biodiversity depends on three things: The health of the Ecosystem, the number of species present, and the amount of genetic diversity in those species. Considering these factors, carefully evaluate the two images below. Based on your observations, which scene shows the greatest biodiversity and why?

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The jungle, because the number of species present including the canopy, undergrowth, and ground cover, is greater than the number of species in the meadow.
The otters, because there is more wildlife and more sunlight available in this ecosystem.
The rainforest, because rainforests are healthier ecosystems than meadows.
The otters, because the plants are visibly more dense and healthier than the plants in the jungle ecosystem.

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The image of the jungle shows the greatest biodiversity. This is because the jungle ecosystem has a greater number of species present including plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms in the canopy, undergrowth, and ground cover. The rainforest provides a diverse range of habitats and niches for different species to thrive, leading to a higher overall biodiversity compared to the meadow ecosystem.