Consider the following classification of Biodiversity. 1. Alpha-diversity : Between community diversity 2. Beta-diversity : Within community diversity 3. Gamma diversity : Overall biodiversity Which among the above is/are incorrectly paired?
A
Only 2
B
1 and 2
C
1, 2 and 3
D
Only 3
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Correct option is B. Only 3
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