3.7 - Components and biodiversity Flashcards

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What are the components of biodiversity?

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Genetic diversity, Species diversity and ecosystem diversity

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What is Genetic diversity?

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The number and frequency of all the alleles within a population

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What is Species diversity?

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It comprises the number of different species in an ecosystem

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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The number of distinct ecosystems within a defined area

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What is Exploitation?

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The excessive use of resources

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