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STANDARD Botany Alpha diversity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The term alpha diversity refers to
A
Genetic diversity
B
Community and ecosystem diversity
C
Species diversity
D
Diversity among the plants
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Alpha diversity refers to the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem, and is usually expressed by the number of species (i.e., species richness) in that ecosystem.
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