Ecology and Environment
According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
Study the given populations and choose the correct answer in relation to species diversity. Population Species Group Individuals Population A I Mammals 3 II Birds 2 III Amphibians 2 Population B I Mammals 2 II Mammals 2 III Amphibians 1 Population C I Mammals 3 II Mammals 2 III Mammals 1
Species diversity is the number of different species present in a given population i. e. 'Species diversity relates to the number of different species.'
In population A, there are 3 different classes present. These are mammals, birds, and amphibians. Hence, it will have vast species diversity.
In population B, only 2 classes are present, namely mammals and amphibians. Hence, species diversity will be less compared to that of population A.
In population C, all the species belongs only to class mammals. Hence, it will show the least species diversity.
So the correct answer is option B.
According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
Select the correct statement about biodiversity.
The species diversity decreases from lower to higher altitudes on a mountain. This is due to
Attempt giving a clear definition of the term species.
Give three hypotheses for explaining why tropics show greatest levels of species richness.
The species diversity of plants ($$22$$ percent) is much less than that of animals ($$72$$ percent). What could be the explanations to how animals achieved greater diversification?
Which of the following statements regarding the estimates of number of species found on earth is not correct?
India constitutes _______ percent of the world's land area and contributes _______ percent of the global species diversity.
Species diversity ______ as one moves from high to low altitudes.
Species diversity ______ as we move away from the ______ towards_____.