alleryThe presence of innumerable different species of plants, animals and microbes in nature represents which level of biodiversity?
AFunctional diversity
BGenetic diversity
CEcosystem diversity
DSpecies diversity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Species diversity
1. Variation among members of one species is genetic diversity, so that is ruled out.
2. Variety of whole ecosystems in a region is ecosystem diversity, also ruled out.
3. The occurrence of innumerable different species including plants, animals and microbes is species diversity.
4. Hence the answer is Species diversity.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 4 "Environmental Management", p.51_
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