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One of the following statements is incorrect with reference to biodiversity Identify it .

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The richest reservoirs of animal and plant life (high species richness ) with few or on threatened species are called "biodiversity hotspots"

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Biodiversity increases from higher altitudes to lower altitudes.

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Biodiversity decreases from the equator to polar regions .

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Depletion in genetic diversity of crop plants is mainly due to the introduction of better varieties with high yield , disease resistance etc.

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