Chapter 11- Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Define biodiversity
A
The variety of living organisms present in an area.
2
Q
Define habitat biodiversity
A
The number of different habitats found within an area.
3
Q
Define species richness
A
The number of different species living in a particular area
4
Q
Define species evenness
A
A comparison of the numbers of individuals of each species living in a community.
5
Q
Define genetic biodiversity
A
Refers to the variety of genes that make up a species.
