Question

How to calculate gamma biodiversity?

Answer 1

Gamma biodiversity:

1. Gamma biodiversity is the total species diversity present in a geographical area.
2. It measures the total diversity of all the ecosystems in an area.
3. In the given figure, gamma biodiversity is 6.
4. Alpha biodiversity refers to the species diversity in a habitat.
5. Beta diversity is calculated by comparing two habitats and the species which are unique in each ecosystem.