Which concept reflects the increasing numbers of species present in an area that includes a wide variety of habitats, vegetation types, and small-scale environments?
a. beta-diversity
b. conservation biology
c. alpha-diversity
d. landscape ecology
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the concept being described is called Beta-diversity. In the context of ecology, this term refers to the ratio found between the regional species found in a geographical location compared to the more local diversity. Mostly in areas that contain different habitats and vegetation types allowing for diversity.
