Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Biodiversity
A
Variety in the living world
2
Q
Species diversity
A
Number of different species and individuals within each species, in one community
3
Q
Genetic diversity
A
Variety of genes possessed by individuals that make up any one species.
4
Q
Ecosystem diversity
A
Range of habitats within an area
5
Q
Measuring species diversity
A
d= species diversity index
N= total number of organisms of all species
n= total number of organisms of each species
Σ= the sum of
6
Q
Impact of agriculture
A
Low species diversity index due to use of pesticides, as well as selective breeding
7
Q
Impact of deforestation
A
Loss of biodiversity as many species are removed or die due to the abrupt change of conditions.
