🔬 Biology · Biodiversity and Conservation · NEET

In the species–area relationship, the slope (z value) of the regression line for most taxa over small areas lies between:

Correct answer: A. 0.1 and 0.2

Explanation: For small areas z is typically 0.1–0.2, regardless of the taxonomic group or region studied.

Concept context

Levels of biodiversity, species richness patterns, threats (HIPPO), and conservation strategies. Always in NEET.