Botany - Biodiversity and its Conservation Question with Solution | TestHub
Which of the following is incorrect regarding biodiversity?
I. Species diversity is highest in poles and decreases towards tropics
II. Stable community shows more productivity
III. Sacred groves are a type ofex situconservation
IV. More solar energy available in tropics contributes to its higher productivity.
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Moving from the equator towards the poles species diversity decreases with the polar region having fewer species than trophic areas. To save the biodiversity whole ecosystem has to be protected and this approach is calledin situ conservation. Sacred grooves are a type ofin situconservation. Sacred groves were made by setting aside tracts of forest and all the trees and wildlife within were respected and given total protection.
