Biodiversity and Population Dynamics

Genetic Diversity

Variety of genes and traits among individuals of the same species.

Population Bottleneck

A sudden population decrease that reduces genetic diversity.

Species Diversity

Variety of species in an area, based on species richness and evenness.

Habitat Diversity

Variety of different habitats found within an area or ecosystem.

Specialist Species

Species with a narrow niche that needs specific food, habitats, or environmental conditions.

Generalist Species

Species with a broad niche that can use many foods, habitats, and environmental conditions.

Ecosystem Diversity

Variety of different ecosystems and biological communities within an area.

Species Richness

Number of different species living in an area.

Species Evenness

How evenly individuals are distributed among the different species in an area.