NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which biome is more biodiverse?
A
Desert
B
Taiga
C
Tundra
D
Rainforest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical rain forest contains varied ecological niches from forest floor to the canopy. Hence tropical rain forests are the most species-rich biome on Earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical forests have the highest biodiversity and primary productivity of any of the terrestrial biomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropical rainforests are the most biologically diverse terrestrial ecosystems in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rainforests have high biodiversity because they are abundant in nutrients, energy and a favorable climate. Tropical rainforests have warm temperatures and lots of precipitation. The high intensity sunlight provides energy for producers in the rainforest and supports a wide variety of plant growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tropical rainforests are unique in the high levels of biodiversity they exhibit. Around 40% to 75% of all biotic species are indigenous to the rainforests. Rainforests are home to half of all the living animal and plant species on the planet. Two-thirds of all flowering plants can be found in rainforests.

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