WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The term alpha diversity refers to

    A)  genetic diversity

    B)  community and ecosystem diversity

    C)  species diversity

    D)  diversity among the plants

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Alpha diversity (a-diversity) is the biodiversity within a particular area, community or ecosystem and is usually expressed as the species richness of the area. This can be measured by counting the number of taxa (distinct group of organisms) within the ecosystem (.e.g., families, genera, species).


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