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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Diversity of hibitat over the total landscape is called

A
α-diversity
B
γ-diversity (gamma)
C
landscape diversity
D
ecosystem diversity

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Gamma (gamma ) diversity refers to the overall diversity of habitats or species across a total landscape or large geographical region. It represents the cumulative biodiversity of a region by combining two components:

Alpha (alpha ) diversity: The local diversity within a specific habitat or community.

Beta (beta ) diversity: The variation or "turnover" in species composition between different habitats within that landscape

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