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Textbook: Chapter 27 - Large Scale Patterns of Biological Diversity Flashcards

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Local (alpha) diversity

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Number of species in a small area of homogeneous habitat. Also called alpha diversity.

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Regional (gamma) diversity.

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Total number of species observed in all habitats within a geographic area. Also called gamma diversity.

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