Question

Which statement best describes the concept of biodiversity?

1. Biodiversity refers exclusively to the variety of animal species in a specific region.
2. Biodiversity is the name given to the variety of ecosystems, species, and genes in the world or in a particular habitat.
3. Biodiversity is another term for ecological succession.

• A. All
• B. 2 only
• C. 1, 2
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

• Biodiversity, short for biological diversity, encompasses the vast array of life on Earth at multiple levels.

• It includes ecosystem diversity (the variety of habitats, biotic communities, and ecological processes), species diversity (the number and abundance of different species), and genetic diversity (the variation of genes within a species).

• This rich tapestry of life is crucial for the stability and resilience of natural systems.