While not everyone notices it, beneath the tree canopy of an ordinary city park lies an extraordinary web of life—fungi breaking down fallen leaves, native bees pollinating wildflowers, and moss growing in the crevices of an old log. To document this hidden biodiversity, everyday people have been participating in “BioBlitz” events, in which participants photograph, collect, and identify species using both field guides and mobile apps. These collective observations reveal which plant and animal species depend on one another for survival—ecological relationships that might otherwise remain unseen.
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easyIn context, the text’s characterization of the biodiversity in city parks as “hidden” most clearly conveys which idea?
A
There are many beautiful parks in cities, but they often remain unseen because of poor urban planning decisions.
B
The environmental interactions in city parks are abundant but occur primarily during nighttime hours when human visitors are absent.
C
The ecological relationships in city parks may not be readily apparent without systematic observation and documentation efforts.
D
Some wildlife species that populate city parks have developed sophisticated camouflage techniques that minimize their visibility.