Question

Into how many terms Whittaker described for measuring biodiversity over spatial scales?

(a) One

(b) Two

(c) Three

(d) Four

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This interesting question is from Convention on Biological Diversity, India as a Mega Diversity Nation topic in section Biodiversity of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Three

For explanation I would say: In 1972, Whittaker described three terms for measuring biodiversity over spatial scales. The three terms are alpha, beta, and gamma diversity. Alpha diversity refers to the diversity within a particular area.