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What are mutations primarily associated with in the context of biodiversity?
What are mutations primarily associated with in the context of biodiversity?
- Alterations in genetic sequences (correct)
- Changes in environmental conditions
- Variations in species behavior
- Impact of natural selection
Which of the following best describes what mutations change?
Which of the following best describes what mutations change?
- Species interactions in ecosystems
- The population size of a species
- Physical characteristics of organisms (correct)
- Environmental habitats
What is the result of mutations in a genetic context?
What is the result of mutations in a genetic context?
- Increased extinction risk
- Introduction of new traits (correct)
- Stabilization of species traits
- Reduction in genetic diversity
Which of the following statements about mutations is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about mutations is incorrect?
In the context of biodiversity, changes in which genetic component are referred to as mutations?
In the context of biodiversity, changes in which genetic component are referred to as mutations?
What trend does species richness follow in relation to latitude?
What trend does species richness follow in relation to latitude?
Which type of ecosystem is noted for having the highest biodiversity?
Which type of ecosystem is noted for having the highest biodiversity?
What is a primary factor influencing the decrease in species richness at higher latitudes?
What is a primary factor influencing the decrease in species richness at higher latitudes?
How does the biodiversity of temperate forests compare to tropical rain forests?
How does the biodiversity of temperate forests compare to tropical rain forests?
Which of the following statements is true about tropical rain forests?
Which of the following statements is true about tropical rain forests?
What does ecosystem diversity primarily refer to?
What does ecosystem diversity primarily refer to?
Why is ecosystem diversity important for ecological processes?
Why is ecosystem diversity important for ecological processes?
Which of the following statements best represents the concept of ecosystem diversity?
Which of the following statements best represents the concept of ecosystem diversity?
How does ecosystem diversity contribute to biodiversity as a whole?
How does ecosystem diversity contribute to biodiversity as a whole?
What does a diversity index measure?
What does a diversity index measure?
Which of these is NOT a component of ecosystem diversity?
Which of these is NOT a component of ecosystem diversity?
Which components are combined to compute a diversity index?
Which components are combined to compute a diversity index?
In biodiversity measurement, what is species richness?
In biodiversity measurement, what is species richness?
Why is evenness an important factor in calculating biodiversity?
Why is evenness an important factor in calculating biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a function of a diversity index?
Which of the following is NOT a function of a diversity index?
What does genetic diversity refer to?
What does genetic diversity refer to?
Which of the following best describes species diversity?
Which of the following best describes species diversity?
In the context provided, what does S = 4 and N = 15 signify?
In the context provided, what does S = 4 and N = 15 signify?
Why is genetic diversity important for species survival?
Why is genetic diversity important for species survival?
How can species diversity impact ecosystem health?
How can species diversity impact ecosystem health?
What does genetic diversity primarily relate to?
What does genetic diversity primarily relate to?
In which context is genetic diversity measured?
In which context is genetic diversity measured?
What is NOT a focus of genetic diversity assessments?
What is NOT a focus of genetic diversity assessments?
Which of the following statements about genetic diversity is true?
Which of the following statements about genetic diversity is true?
Why is measuring genetic diversity important in conservation biology?
Why is measuring genetic diversity important in conservation biology?
Flashcards
Mutations
Mutations
Changes in the genes (DNA) that code for different traits.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of life on Earth, including all plant and animal species, their genetic diversity, and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Mutations and Biodiversity
Mutations and Biodiversity
The underlying mechanism that creates biodiversity. It's the source of new traits and variations within species.
Genetic Diversity
Genetic Diversity
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Species Diversity
Species Diversity
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Species Richness (S)
Species Richness (S)
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Species Abundance (N)
Species Abundance (N)
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Ecosystem Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
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Diversity Index
Diversity Index
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Species richness
Species richness
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Species evenness
Species evenness
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Genetic Variation
Genetic Variation
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Habitat Diversity
Habitat Diversity
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Species Richness Decreases with Latitude
Species Richness Decreases with Latitude
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Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
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Biogeography
Biogeography
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Study Notes
Biodiversity Origins
- Mutations are changes in genes (DNA) that code for traits.
- Mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or have no effect on survival.
- Natural selection acts on genetic variation within a population.
- It selects traits best adapted to environmental pressures.
Levels of Biodiversity
- Genetic diversity: Variety of genes within and between different species.
- Species diversity: Variety of species and the number of individuals in each species in an ecosystem.
- Ecosystem diversity: Variety of habitats, natural communities, and ecological processes.
Measuring Biodiversity
- Genetic diversity: Measured within a population or community.
- Species diversity: Includes species richness and evenness.
- Species richness: Number of different species in an area.
- Species evenness: Relative abundance of different species in an area (e.g., evenness of 1 = all species equally abundant).
- Diversity index: A mathematical expression combining species richness and evenness to measure overall diversity.
- Common measures include Margalef's Species Richness, Simpson's index, and Shannon's index.
Distribution of Biodiversity
- Biodiversity is globally distributed.
- Distribution patterns are influenced by geographic, climatic, and biological factors.
- Species richness generally decreases with increased altitude and depth.
- Species richness is highest in tropical regions like rainforests; tropical rainforests have higher biodiversity.
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