Whatf Biodiverty Flashcards
1
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Definition for biodiversity
A
The existence of a large variety of different kinds of living organisms which makes a balance environment
2
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What do organisms include
A
animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms that work together in ecosystems forming an intricate web which maintains and supports life.
3
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Estimation of species
A
3-30 million
4
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What’s the Loss of biodiversity
A
decrease in the number of species within an ecostem.
5
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How does Loss of biodiversity seriously effects the earth and its ability
A
Food supply might be vulnerable (overfishing, pests)
• Fresh water supply interruption and shortages
• Humans are more vulnerable to natural disasters
• Increase in zoonotic diseases (disease transmitted from animal to human)
