AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT part of overall biodiversity?
A
species diversity
B
genetic diversity
C
individual diversity
D
ecosystem diversity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -individual diversity d. ecosystem diversity. The answer is C. Biodiversity is composed of different biotic and abiotic forms forming different ecosystems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Although important to the ecosystem, abiotic factors are not part of Earth’s biodiversity. Abiotic factors are the non-living things in an ecosystem. Examples of abiotic factors include soil, rocks, water, precipitation and temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The important components of biodiversity include plant functional diversity and the type and distribution of habitats across landscapes.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, we include humans and human cultural diversity as a part of biodiversity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thus, the four main levels of biodiversity are species, genetic, ecosystem, and global biodiversity.

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