Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Define Biodiversity
A
The variety of all life reflected in
- genetic variability between species
- differences between species
- the number of individuals and species
- the variety of communities and ecosystems
2
Q
Define Evolution
A
Process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth
3
Q
Define Ecosystem Services
A
The direct and indirect contributions ecosystems (known as natural capital) provide for human wellbeing and quality of life
