Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity
Deserts, rain forests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, estuaries, and alpine meadows in India represent:
A
Ecological diversity
B
Genetic diversity
C
Species diversity
D
Species diversity and ecological diversity
Answer
Ecological diversity
Explanation
Solution
These varied ecosystems represent ecological diversity, which refers to the variety of ecosystems in a region. Ecological diversity emphasizes habitat types and ecosystem roles, not species or genetic diversity within them.