Bob davison describes the endangered species act (esa) as an effective tool for conserving biological diversity. what is his rationale for the value of focusing on individual species?
a) a focus on individual species is cheaper than protecting entire ecosystems.
b) the public is not concerned about the economic costs of individual species recovery.
c) establishing public empathy for charismatic species provides an opportunity to educate people about lesser-known species.
d) the public tends to value intact ecosystems over particular plant and animal species.

The correct option is C. Establishing public empathy for charismatic species provides an opportunity to educate people about lesser-known species.

Explanation:

Through the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the public will get to know about the species which are at the verge of being extinct and they once contributed to be a part of an ecosystem. The public will be entitled to show empathy for organisms that are endangered if proper info is conveyed to people about these animals. The people will try their best to help and conserve these species. This will result in conserving the biological diversity.  

the answer would be 3