What's Biodiversity? - Definitions Flashcards
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Biodiversity
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A measure of how varied an ecosystem is
Can be measured in terms of genes, species or habitats
2
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Genetic diversity
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A measure of how many variations there are in the genetic code between individuals of a particular species
3
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Habitat diversity
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A measure of how many diff. habitats are present in an area
4
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Species
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A group of organisms that:
=> share common morphological, physiological + behavioural characteristics
=> can interbreed
=> produce fertile offspring
5
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Hybrid
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Infertile offspring produced when two members of diff species interbreed
6
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Endemic
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When an organism is unique to a particular habitat
7
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Community
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Several diff populations of diff species found in a habitat
