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Biodiversity of a geographical region represents
A
Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region
B
Species endemic to the region
C
Endangered species found in the region
D
The diversity in the organisms living in the region
Detailed Solution
Biodiversity is the term popularised by Edward Wilson to describe the combined diversity at all levels of biological organisation.
It includes genetic diversity, species diversity and ecological diversity.
So the biodiversity of a region is the total diversity (the sum of all the variation) in the organisms living in that region.
Genetic diversity of the dominant species, endemic species or endangered species are each only a small part of it.
Hence it represents the diversity in the organisms living in the region.
It includes genetic diversity, species diversity and ecological diversity.
So the biodiversity of a region is the total diversity (the sum of all the variation) in the organisms living in that region.
Genetic diversity of the dominant species, endemic species or endangered species are each only a small part of it.
Hence it represents the diversity in the organisms living in the region.