CUET · BIOLOGY · PYQ PAPER 2023
Who popularised the term 'Biodiversity' that intends to describe the combined diversity at all the levels of biological organisation?
- A David Harvey
- B Sengar and Nicolson
- C Edward Wilson
- D Edward Jenar
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(C) Edward Wilson
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