One of the following statements is incorrect with reference to biodiversity. Identify it.

  • A
    The richest reservoirs of animal and plant life (high species richness) with few or no threatened species are called "biodiversity hotspots".
  • B
    Biodiversity increases from higher altitudes to lower altitudes.
  • C
    Biodiversity decreases from the equator to polar regions.
  • D
    Depletion in genetic diversity of crop plants is mainly due to the introduction of better varieties with high yield, disease resistance, etc.

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