MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Genetic Diversity

Species diver...

Question

Species diversity is lowest in _______ ecosystem.

A

Desert

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Tundra

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Grassland

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Deciduous forest

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Tundra
Species diversity is lowest in Tundra ecosystem due to high altitude and low latitude. It has very low temperatures, less precipitation. It also has short growing seasons.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Tundra.'

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Consider the following pairs:

1. Alpha Diversity: Number of species in an ecosystem.
2. Beta DIversity : Amount of species change between ecosystems.
3. Gamma Diversity: Overall diversity within a large region

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

Q. Question 8
What do black buck, elephant, python and golden cat together represent in a forest?

(a) fauna
(b) flora
(c) ecosystem
(d) species

Q. Q. Consider the following statements with regard to measurement of biodiversity:Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
1 only

Q. Read the following statements (A - D) related to the importance of species diversity in an ecosystem and identify the correct statement.

Q. The state of Gujarat has river, desert, forest and lake ecosystems, thus exhibiting a diversity of life. This is an example of ................. diversity.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Biodiversity Through the Ages

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Genetic Diversity

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon