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Biodiversity is the term popularised by __________ to describe the combined diversity at all levels of biological organisation.
sociobiologist Edward Wilson
India has more than __________ genetically different strains of rice.
50,000
The _________ at the species level includes a comparison of species diversity between different regions, such as the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
diversity
The diversity of plants and animals such as the medicinal plant __________ shows high genetic variation at different locations.
Rauwolfia vomitoria
There are more than __________ species of ants on Earth.
20,000
Ecological diversity can be observed at the __________ level, including different ecosystems found in a country.
ecosystem
India has a greater ecosystem diversity compared to a Scandinavian country like __________.
Norway
The rich variety of living organisms never ceases to astonish and __________ us.
fascinate
Species diversity is measured by comparing the number of species in different __________ or habitats.
regions
The biodiversity of the biosphere is significant to understand how organisms function and ________ with one another.
interact
More than __________ species of beetles exist on our planet.
300,000
How do humans benefit from the diversity of __________?
life
Diversity exists not only at the species level but at all levels of biological __________.
organisation
Under current rates of species losses, we could lose all wealth of biodiversity in less than __________ centuries.
two
The great diversity of life leads to important ecological and evolutionary __________.
questions
The __________ of biodiversity is now a vital environmental issue of international concern.
conservation
The Western Ghats have a greater amphibian species __________ compared to the Eastern Ghats.
diversity
Biodiversity is essential for our survival and __________ on this planet.
well-being
The variety of life forms can be astonishing, with nearly __________ species of orchids.
20,000
Ecologists and evolutionary biologists have been studying the significance of this __________ for years.
diversity
Diversity among organisms has been built up over millions of years of __________.
evolution
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