Which of the Following Terms Includes All of the Others

Question

Which of the following terms includes all of the others?
A)species diversity
B)biodiversity
C)genetic diversity
D)ecosystem diversity
E)species richness

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity includes all of the other terms listed. Species diversity refers to the variety of different species in an area. Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genetic information within a species. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of different ecosystems in an area. Species richness refers specifically to the number of different species in an area. Biodiversity encompasses all of these aspects of diversity, including variations at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels.