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How would you define 'alpha diversity' and 'beta diversity' ?

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Alpha diversity refers to the diversity of organisms sharing the same habitat.
(b) Beta diversity refers to the rate of turnover or replacement of speceis while moving from one habitate to another within a given geographical area.
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