Question

Among the ecosystems mentioned below, where can one maximum biodiversity?
A. Mangroves
B. Desert
C. Coral reefs
D. Alpine Meadows

Answer 1

Hint:-Biodiversity quite literally means the biological diversity or biological variety that is found on Earth. This diversity ranges from the genetic level to the species level and ultimately contributes to the ecological level. Thus, biodiversity can be broadly defined as the entirety of genes (morphological diversity), species (taxonomic diversity) and ecosystems (ecological diversity) in a region.

Complete Answer:-
Biodiversity varies from place to place, owing to a number of factors such as temperature, altitude, topology, latitude, soil type and quality, precipitation and coexistence of others, i.e., maximum biodiversity.

Naturally, the region with the most cumulatively resilient levels of biodiversity would be the one to support maximum population and variety of organisms.
● Genetic Diversity shows that the population present in the region is able to withstand changes around them by adaptation, enabling the survival of the fittest.
● Species Diversity shows that the abundance of species of organisms in the region facilitates a healthy and balanced ecology.
● Ecosystem Diversity shows that the different communities of organisms are symbiotically associated with the different habitats and physical environment thereby enabling an efficient ecosystem.
Deserts and Alpine Meadows can be eliminated automatically due to their unfavourable conditions owing to their extreme temperatures and high altitudes, respectively. Being situated in the tropical and subtropical coastal areas, mangroves are favourable for high biodiversity but when compared to the coral reefs, they still fall short. This is because coral reefs harbour nearly 25% of the marine ecosystem, comprising a plethora of species of fishes, sea mammals, microorganisms and invertebrates.
Thus, the right option is C.

Note:- Mangroves and coral reefs are both considered to be biodiversity hotspots. Mangroves provide maximum terrestrial biodiversity, while coral reefs provide maximum global biodiversity.