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The state of Gujarat has river, desert, ...

The state of Gujarat has river, desert, forest and lake ecosystems, thus exhibiting a diversity of life. Which measure do you use to denote total diversity in such a case
Or
The diversity of the habitats over the total geographical area is celled

A

`alpha` (alpha)

B

`beta` (beta)

C

`gamma` (gamma)

D

`delta` (delta)

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C
Gamma diversity is the diversity of the habitat over total geographical area. Alpha diversity is the diversity of a community beta diversity is the diversity between communities
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