Question

How is the biodiversity of an area measured??

Answer 1

Measuring biodiversity on the genetic level requires that researchers map the genes and chromosomes of an individual organism and then compare them to the genetic make-up of the larger population. It is genetic diversity which causes tulips to be different colors and different heights. Typically, researchers measure genetic diversity by counting how often certain genetic patterns occur. Another method of measuring genetic diversity works in the reverse: researchers evaluate the differences in physical appearance between individuals then attribute these traits to the most likely genetic roots.