Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
A diagram shows the species-area relationship as observed by Alexander von Humboldt. Which of the following correctly describes the pattern of species richness as the explored area increases?
A
Species richness increases exponentially without a limit.
B
Species richness increases linearly with area but only up to a limit.
C
Species richness decreases as the explored area increases.
D
Species richness remains constant regardless of the area explored.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Alexander von Humboldt observed that within a region, species richness increased with increasing explored area, but only up to a limit. This reflects a linear increase with a saturation point, not an exponential or constant pattern.
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