Patterns of Biodiversity
Patterns of Biodiversity: Overview
This topic provides knowledge of the patterns of biodiversity. It discusses the types of biodiversity and the species that follow the diverse pattern. It also explains why tropics have greatest biodiversity.
Important Questions on Patterns of Biodiversity
The above graph shows species-Area relationship
The equation of the curve ‘a’ is

The given graph represents

The largely tropical Amazonian rain forest in South America has _____ numbers of bird species.

'Species - Area relationships' was given by which scientist?

Tropical environments, unlike temperate ones, are

The regression co-efficient for frugivorous birds in tropical forests of different continents is

How does an altitudinal gradient affect biodiversity?

What are different patterns of biodiversity describe latitudinal gradient?

What is altitudinal gradient?

What are the gradients of biodiversity?

Which of the following is a reason for the greater biological diversity of tropical regions?

An ecologist samples trees in multiple forest plots to determine species richness. Which ONE of the following can help determine the adequacy of sampling effort?

The exponent of the species-area curve measured at continental scales is

What is the correct equation for A?

SpeciesArea relationship was given by ___________ while exploring the South American jungles.

Which of the below mentioned regions exhibit less seasonal variations?

What is the number of species of mammals and amphibians in the Amazonian Rain Forest, respectively?

In the formula, log S = log C + Z log A ecologists have discovered that the value of Z lies in the range of

Consider the following four statements A–D and select the option with both statements that are incorrect:
(a) Species diversity decreases as we move from the equator towards the poles.
(b) Tropics harbour less species than the temperate regions.
(c) Columbia has nearly species of birds.
(d) Diversity of communities over a landscape is termed as –diversity.

In tropical forests, the value of Z for frugivorous birds of different continents are
