Importance of Biodiversity

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genetic diversity

sum of all diff genes in a species

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species

all individuals that can breed freely to pass on traits

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species diversity

variety of species in area

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ecosystem diversity

range of habitats and organisms and connection between them

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walking ecosystem

organisms living on/inside other organisms

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what does biodiversity provide

  • medicine

  • food

  • fuel

  • oxygen

  • water

  • clean and safe conditions

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keystone species

have strong importance in habitat, supporting organisms and processes

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dichotomous key

series of two-part written steps that describe organism to be identified based on their characteristics