Question

The term alpha diversity refers to i) genetic diversity ii) community and ecosystem diversity iii) species diversity iv) diversity among the plants

Answer 1

Answer:

community and ecosystem refers to alpha diversity

Answer 2

The term alpha diversity refers to community and ecosystem diversity. [option (ii)]

• Diversity means the existence of unique and recognizable differences in different individual

• Alpha diversity refers to biological diversity in a particular area within a community or ecosystem.
• Alpha diversity measures the diversity in species of a particular area.
• This diversity is very important as it gives information about species richness in a particular ecosystem.
• It is the lowest level of community.