Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth, including species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity. It's crucial for ecosystem stability, providing services essential for human survival such as food, water purification, and climate regulation. The text delves into the threats to biodiversity, such as habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change, and outlines conservation efforts like habitat protection, restoration ecology, and Biodiversity Net Gain.
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Biodiversity includes species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity
Species richness is a count of species and is used as a measure of ecosystem health
Species richness is an important indicator of the health of an ecosystem
Genetic diversity is crucial for adaptation and evolution
Biodiversity provides stability and resilience to ecosystems and essential ecosystem services for human survival
Wild relatives of crop plants have invaluable genetic diversity for breeding programs
Wild relatives of crop plants play a crucial role in improving agricultural productivity and sustainability
There is an intrinsic value in preserving the natural world
Preserving biodiversity is a moral obligation to protect the diverse forms of life on Earth
Habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation, as well as the introduction of invasive species, are primary causes of species extinction
Excessive nutrient inputs can lead to harmful algal blooms and dead zones in aquatic systems
Nutrient loading from agricultural runoff can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems
Pollution can harm wildlife and ecosystems through bioaccumulation and biomagnification
Pollution, including toxic chemicals and waste, can have harmful effects on wildlife and ecosystems
Climate change alters habitats and species distributions, leading to further losses in biodiversity
Climate change poses a pervasive threat to biodiversity by altering habitats and shifting species distributions
Conservation efforts aim to protect and restore biodiversity through various strategies
Simpson's Diversity Index is one measure of biodiversity
Simpson's Diversity Index considers both the number and relative abundance of species in a community
Molecular techniques, such as DNA barcoding, allow for more accurate assessments of biodiversity
DNA barcoding is a useful tool for identifying species and assessing genetic diversity
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______ diversity is about the different genes within a species, which is crucial for adaptation and evolution.
Genetic
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______ species have a disproportionate effect on their environment and are vital for the balance of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Keystone
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Species that are only found in a specific location and nowhere else are known as ______ species.
Endemic
