Which statement best describes the relation between biodiversity and the sustainability of an ecosystem? Data on biodiversity is important in field studies to appropriately represent an ecosystem. Data on biodiversity is important in field studies to appropriately represent an ecosystem. Abiotic factors in an ecosystem influence biodiversity. Abiotic factors in an ecosystem influence biodiversity. Increased biodiversity has a positive effect on ecosystem sustainability. Increased biodiversity has a positive effect on ecosystem sustainability. An ecosystem with low biodiversity is better able to recover from natural and manmade disasters.