Biology

The correct answer is B.Species genetic makeup.

Species genetic makeup refers to the genetic variation within a species, which affects the adaptability and survival of that species, but it does not directly influence species diversity at the ecosystem level. Species diversity is about the number of different species in an ecosystem and their relative abundance, not the genetic variation within individual species.

Here’s why the other factors do influence species diversity:

A.Geographic location: Geographic location influences species diversity because different climates, altitudes, and ecosystems support different species. For example, tropical regi...