Importance of conserving biodiversity

Question 1

What are 8 reasons why conservation of biodiversity is important

Answer 1

• Resources and new food resources
• Biomimetics
• Physiological research
• Medicine
• Ethics and morals
• Genetic resources
• Ecosystems systems
• Biological control (pests)

Question 3

What is biomimetics

Answer 3

An innovative design that draws inspiration from nature and its elements / processes to solve complex human problems

Question 4

What are three examples of biomimetics

Answer 4

• Bullet trains
• Velcro
• Swimsuits

Question 5

Explain how biomimetics was used for bullet trains

Answer 5

A train caused a build up of pressure when travelling through a tunnel causing loud boom
Train redesigned like kingfisher beak to reduce pressure build up as kingfishers are able to dive into water without a splash
Improved efficiency by 15%

Question 6

Explain how biomimetics was used for velcro

Answer 6

Burrs caught on fur of a dog and a scientist looked at them and they have hooks on them like loops
Little loops help bind together objects

Question 7

Explain how biomimetics was used for swimsuits

Answer 7

Most swimsuits are designed based on shark skin structure.
Covered in dermal denticles that help reduce the magnitude of drag force.
Helps improve speed of swimmers

Question 8

What is physiological research