Question

The diversity at the species level is

• A. Ecological diversity
• B. Genetic diversity
• C. Biodiversity
• D. Species diversity

Answer 1

The correct option is D Species diversity

Species diversity is all the differences within and between populations of species, as well as between different species. Species diversity is simply the number and relative abundance of species found in a given biological organisation (population, ecosystem, Earth).

Species are the basic units of biological classification and hence, this is the measure most commonly associated with the term 'biodiversity'.

Ecological diversity is all the different habitats, biological communities, and ecological processes, as well as variation within individual ecosystems.

Meanings of species diversity may include species richness, taxonomic or phylogenetic diversity, and/or species evenness.

Genetic diversity in simple terms is the different types or variation of genes that are present in a population or in a given species. Biodiversity can be defined as the occurrence of different types of genes, gene pools, species, habitats and ecosystem in a given region.

So, the correct answer is "species diversity".