Endemism is an ecological term that denotes the species of any plant and animals that are restricted to a particular region in a specific habitat and is not found anywhere else. Such species are known as endemic species.

Write the difference between genetic biodiversity and species biodiversity that exists at all the levels of biological organisations.

Feature Genetic biodiversity Species biodiversity Related level of operation Genetic biodiversity is related to the number of genes and their alleles found in organisms. It is the amount of variation in the genetic material in a population. Species biodiversity is related to the number and distribution of species found in an area. Feature Genetic biodiversity Species biodiversity Important characteristic Genetic biodiversity influences adaptability and distribution of a species in diverse habitats. Species biodiversity influences biotic interactions and stability of the community.

"India has greater ecosystem diversity than Norway." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Ecosystem or Ecological diversity is a type of diversity which operates at the ecosystem level that includes various biological zones such as lakes, river, grassland, forest, desert, mangroves, etc. Yes, India has a greater ecosystem diversity than Norway. The reason behind the richness of diversity in India is that India is primarily tropical and sub-tropical in its location and Norway is located in arctic regions. The diversity decreases as move away from the equator. Tropical regions are well exposed to the sunlight and this increases the productivity and energy flow supporting higher diversity of species.