What is point diversity,alpha diversity,gamma diversity and epsilon diversity?
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Alpha, beta and Gamma diversity are the terms used for measuring biodiversity over spatial scales, given by Whittaker (1972).
Alpha diversity is the measure of biodiversity within a particular area or ecosystem. It is measured as species richness.
Beta diversity is the comparison or changes in the biodiversity in different ecosystems.
Gamma diversity refers to the measurement of total biodiversity for different ecosystems within a specific region​
The diversity of a single small or microhabitat community that is regarded as homogeneous is called point diversity. Example - A leaf or a flower.
The diversity that is applicable to broader geographic area is called as epsilon diversity. It includes total diversity of areas of gamma diversity.
Regards.
Alpha, beta and Gamma diversity are the terms used for measuring biodiversity over spatial scales, given by Whittaker (1972).
Alpha diversity is the measure of biodiversity within a particular area or ecosystem. It is measured as species richness.
Beta diversity is the comparison or changes in the biodiversity in different ecosystems.
Gamma diversity refers to the measurement of total biodiversity for different ecosystems within a specific region​
The diversity of a single small or microhabitat community that is regarded as homogeneous is called point diversity. Example - A leaf or a flower.
The diversity that is applicable to broader geographic area is called as epsilon diversity. It includes total diversity of areas of gamma diversity.
Regards.