Biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Tropical rainforests are known for having the highest levels of biodiversity among terrestrial biomes due to their warm climate, high rainfall, and stable environmental conditions which support a vast array of plant and animal species.
- E.O. Wilson popularized the term through his book 'Biodiversity' (1988). - Tansley is known for coining 'ecosystem'. 118. The maximum biodiversity is found in
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Biodiversity (Definition and Levels of Biodiversity (Genetic, Species, Ecosystem))
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