Question

According to Alexander von Humboldt

(1) Species richness goes on increasing with increasing area of exploration

(2) Species richness decreases with increasing area of exploration

(3) Species richness increases with increasing area, but only up to limit

(4) There is no relationship between species richness and area explored

Comments

Biodiversity and conservation, biodiversity

Answer 1

Ans: (3) Species richness increases with increasing area, but only up to limit

Sol. As per species area relationship curve of Alexander von Humboldt the species richness increases with increasing area but only upto certain limit.