Local Species Diversity Is Also Called _____ Diversity

question 56

Multiple Choice

Local species diversity is also called _____ diversity.

• A) gamma
• B) beta
• C) alpha
• D) delta

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, optimal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

Vital Activities

Essential processes or actions necessary for the maintenance of life, including breathing, feeding, digestion, and reproduction among organisms.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Nerve Fibers

Extended fibers of neurons that conduct electrical signals across the body.