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The word, ‘Biodiversity’ was coined by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ernst Mayr
  2. W.G. Rosen
  3. Tansley
  4. Odum

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: W.G. Rosen

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) W.G. Rosen 📚 Explanation: The term 'Biodiversity' (Biological Diversity) was first used by the researcher Walter G. Rosen in 1985. It refers to the variety of all living things and the ecosystems they form. The word was later made popular by the famous scientist E.O. Wilson during a major national conference. It is now a fundamental concept used in environmental science and conservation.