Ecological niches are the roles and positions species occupy within an ecosystem. An abundance of ecological niches means there are many different ways for species to coexist and utilize resources without direct competition, which typically leads to higher biodiversity. Therefore, an abundance of ecological niches is a reason for high biodiversity, not low biodiversity.
Which one among the following is NOT a reason for low biodiversity?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021 · Topic: Biodiversity (Definition and Levels of Biodiversity (Genetic, Species, Ecosystem))
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