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The diversity of organisms sharing the same habitat or community is termed as
(a) alpha diversity
(b) beta diversity
(c) gamma diversity
(d) delta diversity

A

alpha diversity

B

beta diversity

C

gamma diversity

D

delta diversity

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The correct Answer is:
A

Ecological diversity is of three types:
(i) Alpha diversity (Within community diversity) is species diversity in a given community or habitat. It is dependent upon species richness and evenness.
(ii) Beta diversity (Between community diversity) is biodiversity in a range of communities due to replacement of species with the change in community`//`habitat because of presence of different microhabitats, niches, etc.
(iii) Gamma biodiversity is diversity of habitats`//`ecosystems over a total landacape or geographical area.
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