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Rate of replacement of species along a gradient of habitats/communities is called

  1. α - diversity
  2. β - diversity
  3. γ - diversity
  4. ω - diversity

A
β - diversity
B
α - diversity
C
γ - diversity
D
ω - diversity
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The local species pool is known as alpha diversity. It is also the diversity present within the community. Beta diversity is the diversity present between the communities. The diversity present in the ranges of communities is known as Gamma diversity.
So, the correct answer is 'β - diversity'.

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