Which of the following is NOT true about biodiversity?
A) Biodiversity is defined as variation in life on Earth.
B) Beetles have the highest biodiversity of all animals because there are more species of beetle than any other animal.
C) Biodiversity is one of the most significant bioethical issues that we face today.
D) As extinction rates increase, biodiversity increases.
E) The biodiversity that we have on Earth is the result of billions of years of evolution.

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The statement "As extinction rates increase, biodiversity increases" is not true. In fact, as extinction rates increase, biodiversity decreases because species are being lost at a faster rate than new ones are emerging.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About Biodiversity