Intro Diversity

Types of Diversity

Genetic Diversity, Species Diversity, Ecosystem Diversity

Genetic Diversity

The variation is present at the level of a gene (whole gene, allele, chromosome). Is measurable

Species diversity

Variety and # of each species, easier to visibly discern as each species has its own niche or role in ecosystem

Ecosystem Diversity

The number of different ecosystems in a certain area, includes biotic/abiotic factors and interactions

Taxonomy

Classification of organisms based on morphology (form and structure) and related organisms are placed in the same group or taxon.

Classification system

kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

Binomial nomenclature

*Homo sapiens, Felis catus, Ursus maritimus*