Ecology and Environment
Select the correct statement about biodiversity.
How is biodiversity important for ecosystem functioning?
Biodiversity is the variety of life forms in an ecosystem. An ecosystem which is rich in biodiversity stabilises the net productivity and make the ecosystem more resistant to exotic species.
It maintains the ecosystem by maintaining the food chain. Healthy food chain contains a variety of organisms in each trophic level which helps in energy flow in successive trophic level. Therefore, biodiversity is important to the ecosystem.
Select the correct statement about biodiversity.
Which of the following has highest diversity in India?
Name the three important components of biodiversity.
The term biodiversity is popularised by
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding biodiversity?
Among the ecosystem mentioned below where can one maximum biodiversity?
In a given habitat we have $$20$$ plant species and $$20$$ animal species. Should we call this as 'diversity' or 'biodiversity'? Justify your answer.
Among the ecosystem mentioned below where can one maximum biodiversity?
Give one significant contribution of the following scientist. E. Wilson
Give a reason for the following. Equilibrium of a forest ecosystem can be disturbed by uncontrolled hunting of big predators.