Biodiversity Flashcards
What does biodiversity mean
bio=life
diversity=variety
is the variety of life on Earth and the essential interdependence of all living things
Biodiversity
variation among genes
Genes diversity
variation among species
Species diversity
refers to the number of plant and animal species present in a community or an ecosystem.
Species diversity
Species diversity is very high in____ and low in_____
high in tropical rainforests and low in isolated islands.
It is the variety of habitats found in an area.
Ecosystem diversity
3 levels of Biodiversity
Genes Diversity
Species Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
It is this type of diversity that gives rise to the different varieties of rice, mangoes,etc.
Genetic Diversity
Biodiversity is important to human beings for the following reasons:
Survival
Health and Healing
Ethical and Aesthetic Value
Food security
Productive Value
Ecological Services
Value of Biodiversity
Option value
Medical value
what are the 19 most biodiverse nations
Australia
Brazil
Cameroon
Costa Rica
Columbia
China
Ethiopia
Ecuador
Indonesia
India
Madagascar
Malaysia
Myanmar
Mexico
Peru
Philippines
South Africa
Valenzuela
Zaire