MODULE 2

Genetic Diversity
Species Diversity
Ecological Diversity
Functional Diversity

Biodiversity

Genetic Diversity

DNA variation of species at the same kind.

Species Diversity

Variation in kind of species.

Ecological Diversity

Variety in ecosystem.

Functional Diversity

Variety in ecosystem services.

Interspecific Competition
Predation
Mutualism
Parasitism

Services interaction, ecological succession and population control.

Interspecific Competition

Two or more different species are in need of a single set of food, shelter, and space.

Predation

A biological interaction where one organism (predator) hunts and consumes another organism (prey).

Predator

An organism that hunts, captures, and consumes another organism (prey) for food.

Prey

An organism that is hunted and consumed by a predator.

Mutualism

A biological interaction where two organisms of different species work together, benefiting each other in the process.

Parasitism

Two species that involves an opportunist and a host.

Opportunist (parasite)

Benefits from a host organism without providing any benefits in return.

Ecological Succession

A gradual process where a species population supersedes another species population through time, leading to a accumulated population and communities of several specie until a equilibrium is attained.

Inertia (Resistance)
Resilience

Ecosystem stability or Sustainability aspects

Inertia (Resistance)

The system continues to exist through time.

Resilience

The system prohibits and cures itself from sudden changes or also known as natural recovery.

Limiting Factors (Internal)
External Factors

Boundaries of ecosystem

Limiting Factors (Internal)

Food Source, Weather, and Geographic Location.

External Factors

Interaction from surrounding.

Population

Number of individuals of a particular species in a certain defined area.