The more diverse an ecosystem is —

A
the more threatened its populations are
B
the more similar the species will be
C
the more sustainable it is
D
the fewer varieties of species are present

C. the more sustainable it is

Having a diverse ecosystem means there is a wide variety of species present, which can help increase the resilience of the ecosystem to environmental changes and disturbances. This diversity can also provide various ecological services that contribute to the overall health and stability of the ecosystem. Therefore, a diverse ecosystem is more likely to be sustainable in the long term compared to an ecosystem with fewer species present.