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In a given habitat we have 20 plant species and 20 animal species. Should we call this as 'diversity or biodiversity' ? Justify your answer.

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In a given habitat, there are existing 20 plant species and 20 animal species. They will of course exhibit the biodiversity of that given habitat because diversity refers to variation in a broad term and can be applied to any area. Whereas biodiversity is a degree of variation of life forms within a specified area.
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