A measure of diversity between sites is called
A)alpha diversity.
B)beta diversity.
C)gamma diversity.
D)zeta diversity.

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Beta diversity measures the differences in species composition between different sites and is a measure of diversity between sites. Alpha diversity refers to diversity within a single site or habitat, while gamma diversity refers to diversity across an entire region or ecosystem. Zeta diversity is not a valid measure of biodiversity.

A Measure of Diversity Between Sites Is Called