NEET Biology question

BiologyBiodiversity and ConservationNEET

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 |

Answer: (B)

Solution

Population A shows three different taxonomic groups (mammals, birds, amphibians), giving it the greatest taxonomic variety and hence maximum diversity; Population C shows all three "species" belonging to the same group (mammals only), giving it the least taxonomic variety and hence minimum

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Question ID VK-129675