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In the context of diversity patterns of species, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

Option: 1

 Alpha diversity is diversity within a single community


Option: 2

Beta diversity is a measure of the change in species composition from one community or habitat to another.


Option: 3

Alpha diversity is the regional diversity found among a range of communities in a geographical region.


Option: 4

Gamma diversity is the regional diversity found among a range of communities/habitats in a geographical region.


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The incorrect statement regarding diversity patterns of species is option 3 that is Alpha diversity is the regional diversity found among a range of communities in a geographical region. However, The correct statement should be  Alpha diversity is diversity within a single community.Alpha diversity refers to the diversity of species within a single community or habitat. It is a measure of species richness and/or species evenness within a specific area or ecosystem. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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