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Beta `(beta)`diversity refers to diversity :

A

In a community

B

Between communities

C

In mountain gradient

D

On a plain

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B
Ecological diversity are of 3 types :
1. `alpha`-Diversity: Within community diversity or species diversity.
2. `beta`- Diversity: Between community diversity.
3. `gamma`-Diversity: Diversity of ecosystem over total geographical area.
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