Q. Which of the following pairs regarding classification of biodiversity are incorrect?
  1. Alpha diversity - Between-community diversity
  2. Beta diversity - Within-community diversity
  3. Gamma diversity - Overall biodiversity
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1 & 2
Notes: Alpha diversity means within-community/habitat diversity. Beta diversity refers to diversity between communities, indicating species turnover along environmental gradients. Gamma diversity reflects overall biodiversity at the landscape or geographic scale. Thus, pairs 1 and 2 are incorrect, while pair 3 is correct.
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