biodiversity Flashcards
What is a species?
A Species
is a group of individuals who can interbreed in nature
what is Hybridization
the crossbreeding of 2 ditferent species
What is morphology
the physical appearance
and Characteristics of an organism.
what is Individual variability
Individuals of a species may show Subtle differences.
Result of unique combinations of genes
evolutionary change
change that occurs in an
entire Population over LONG periods of time
biodiversity is often used to….
gauge the health of biological systems
species can evolve and….
change
what is genetic diversity
the different form of genes in a particular species
What does species diversity mean and do for the ecosystem
the variety of species in an ecosystem. It allows ecosystems to survive changes such as drought
What does ecosystem diversity mean m
Diverse range of habitats
HIGH BIODIVERSITY
environment is healthier and more resilient to change
What is a keystone species
a species that has a big impact on its ecosystem eg honeybees
why is biodiversity important?
- Supplies food, medicine, and materials and promotes resilience against environmental changes.
