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The term alpha diversity refers to

A
Genetic diversity
B
Community and ecosystem diversity
C
Species diversity
D
Diversity among the plants
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Correct option is B. Community and ecosystem diversity
Alpha diversity, present within community diversity is a species diversity in a given community or habitat and is dependent upon species richness and evenness. There is a lot of competition, adjustments and interrelationships amongst members of the same community
So, the correct answer is 'Community and ecosystem diversity'

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