Lecture 7-Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Is biodiversity larger than ecosystem diversity?
A
Yes biodiversity is the diversity of life.
2
Q
What is genetic diversity?
A
Variation within a population as well as genetic variation between populations
3
Q
What is species diversity?
A
The variety of species in an ecosystem
4
Q
Define the terms Alpha, Gamma, and Beta for species richness
A
Alpha: # of species in an ecosystem (e.g. a mountain)
Gamma: # of species at a larger geographic scale, doesnt include duplicates (e.g. across a mountain)
Beta: Links alpha and gamma diversity. Represents changes in species composition across a region. (gamma/alpha)
5
Q
What is ecological diversity?
A
Includes all species and their relationship and their functions.
