Which of the following statements is not true?

Options

AThe biodiversity decreases with increasing latitude.
BThe biodiversity decreases with increasing altitude.
CThe fishes show greatest biodiversity among vertebrates
DThe biodiversity of bryophytes is greater than that of angiosperms.

Correct answer

D. The biodiversity of bryophytes is greater than that of angiosperms.

Step-by-step solution

The biodiversity of bryophytes is less than that of angiosperms. Bryophytes are plants that can live in soil but are dependent on water for sexual reproduction. Angiosperms are much advanced plant species which consist of male sex organ (stamen) and female sex organ (pistil) borne in a flower.

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