While preparing the species area relationship graph of 4 areas, the fo

1.	While preparing the species area relationship graph of 4 areas, the following z values are obtained.Area A = 0.1 Area B = 0.8 Area C = 1.2 Area D = 0.3(a) Which area shows maximum species richness? (b) What are the expected reasons for the loss of biodiversity in areas with low species richness?
Answer» (a) Area a = 0.1 (b) (i) Habitat loss and fragmentation (ii) Over-exploitation (iii) Alien species invasions (iv) Co-extinctions

While preparing the species area relationship graph of 4 areas, the following z values are obtained.Area A = 0.1 Area B = 0.8 Area C = 1.2 Area D = 0.3(a) Which area shows maximum species richness? (b) What are the expected reasons for the loss of biodiversity in areas with low species richness?

Answer»

(a) Area a = 0.1

(b)

(i) Habitat loss and fragmentation

(ii) Over-exploitation

(iii) Alien species invasions

(iv) Co-extinctions