Ecological diversity (or ecosystem diversity) refers to the variation in ecosystems within a specific geographical area or across the entire planet.Rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs are distinct types of ecosystems. Therefore, the variety among them is a direct example of ecological diversity.

In the context of standard biology curricula India is often cited as having high ecological diversity because it contains all these varied environments, unlike countries with more uniform landscapes.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────