Consider the following scenario: You notice that no two cats at the pet store are exactly alike. Some have spotted fur. Some have striped fur. Some have fur of one solid color. What term is used to describe your observation?.

The term used to describe this observation is "biodiversity" or "genetic diversity." This refers to the variety and differences in genes, traits, and characteristics within a population or species. In this case, the cats exhibit biodiversity in their fur patterns and colors.