Ka7 Components If Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What is biodiversity
A
The total variation that exists amoung all living things on earth
2
Q
What is genetic diversity
A
the number and frequency of alleles within a population
3
Q
What is ecosystem diversity
A
The number of distinct ecosystems within a defined area
4
Q
What is the richness of species
A
Number of different species in a ecosystem
5
Q
What is the 3 measurable components of biodiversity
A
Genetic diversity
Species diversity
Ecosystem diversity
6
Q
Why is a loss in genetic diversity a problem
A
Loss of usuless alleles from a population may limit the species ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions
7
Q
What 2 factors is species diversity split into
A
Richness and abundance
