Question

Beta diversity is diversity

• A. In a community
• B. Between communities
• C. In mountain gradient
• D. On a plain

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Between communities

Beta diversity is the diversity present between the communities. It is also the rate of replacement of species along a gradient of habitats/communities. Whereas, the local species pool is known as alpha diversity and the diversity present in the ranges of communities is known as Gamma diversity.

In general, Gamma diversity=Alpha diversity x Beta diversity.

So, the correct answer is 'Between communities'.