Topic 1: What is Biological Diversity? Flashcards

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Biological Diversity

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Refers to the variety of life on Earth, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganism

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Genetic Diversity

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The genetic variation within a population and between populations of a single species

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Species Diversity

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The variety of species within a particular region

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Ecosystem Diversity

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The variety of different habitats within a region and their ecological interactions

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Popualtion

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A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same species that live in the same area, produce fertile offspring

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Ecosystems

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Where species live, connect and interact

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Extant Species

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Species with living members.

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Provisioning Services

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The products humans obtain from nature, food, raw material, medicine, energy, etc

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Ecosystem Services

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Regulating Services and Supporting Services

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Regulating Services

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The benefits humans receive beyond raw materials. Climate regulation, water and air purification, ect.

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Supporting Services

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Critical Biosphere viability. Oxygen production, CO2 absorption, etc.

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Extinction

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No living individuals of a species remains on Earth

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Extirpation

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When a species is no longer found in a specific geographic region but still exists elsewhere.

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Endangered Species

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Facing Imminent extinction

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Threatened Species

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Likely to become endangered if no action is taken.

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Threats to Biodiversity

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Habitat Loss
Invasive Species
Overexploitation
Global Climate Change