Importance of conserving biodiversity Flashcards
Resources New food species Biomimetics Medicines Physiological research Pest control species Genetic resources Ecosystem services
What are 8 reasons why conservation of biodiversity is important
- Resources and new food resources
- Biomimetics
- Physiological research
- Medicine
- Ethics and morals
- Genetic resources
- Ecosystems systems
- Biological control (pests)
What is biomimetics
An innovative design that draws inspiration from nature and its elements / processes to solve complex human problems
What are three examples of biomimetics
- Bullet trains
- Velcro
- Swimsuits
Explain how biomimetics was used for bullet trains
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%
Explain how biomimetics was used for velcro
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
Explain how biomimetics was used for swimsuits
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
