Consider the following:
1. Alpha diversity is a measure of the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region.
2. Gamma diversity refers to the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

Question

Consider the following:
1. Alpha diversity is a measure of the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region.
2. Gamma diversity refers to the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: Alpha diversity refers to the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem, not the overall diversity across multiple ecosystems within a region.

Statement 2 is not correct: Gamma diversity refers to the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region, not the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem.

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