Question

8. With reference to Classification of biodiversity.

i) Alpha diversity – diversity of each site (local species pool).

ii) Beta diversity - differences in species composition among sites.

iii) Gamma diversity – diversity of the entire landscape (regional species pool).

Identify the correct statement/s

• A. a) iand ii Only
• B. b) ii and iii Only
• C. c) i and iii Only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All of the above

8 Ans.D

Explanation: The terms alpha, beta, and gamma diversity were all introduced by R. H. Whittaker to describe the spatial component of biodiversity.Alpha diversity is just the diversity of each site (local species pool). Beta diversity represents the differences in species composition among sites. Gamma diversity is the diversity of the entire landscape (regional species pool).