Question

Diversity of habitats over a total landscape or geographical area is called

• A. Alpha diversity
• B. Beta diversity
• C. Gamma diversity
• D. Species diversity

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Gamma diversity

The diversity of habitats over a total landscape or geographical area is called gamma diversity. Gamma diversity is the total species diversity in a landscape. It's also known as regional diversity. Gamma diversity is made up of alpha and beta diversity. Alpha diversity is the diversity of species in a given community or habitat. Beta diversity is the variability in communities due to species replacement.