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What type of diversity is most critical for the long-term survival of a species in a changing environment?
What type of diversity is most critical for the long-term survival of a species in a changing environment?
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem resilience in the face of environmental disturbances?
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem resilience in the face of environmental disturbances?
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction?
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction?
What is the primary role of functional diversity in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of functional diversity in an ecosystem?
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Why is crop diversity essential for food security?
Why is crop diversity essential for food security?
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Which of the following is a consequence of overexploitation?
Which of the following is a consequence of overexploitation?
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What is the primary impact of invasive species on native ecosystems?
What is the primary impact of invasive species on native ecosystems?
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Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
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Why is ecosystem diversity important for ecosystem services?
Why is ecosystem diversity important for ecosystem services?
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What is the primary role of genetic diversity in adaptation to environmental changes?
What is the primary role of genetic diversity in adaptation to environmental changes?
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Study Notes
Diversity of Nature
Types of Diversity:
- Species Diversity: Variety of different species present in an ecosystem or region.
- Genetic Diversity: Variety of genes within a species or population, allowing for adaptation and evolution.
- Ecosystem Diversity: Variety of different ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, and deserts, present in an area.
- Functional Diversity: Variety of roles and functions that different species play in an ecosystem.
Importance of Diversity:
- Ecosystem Resilience: Higher diversity leads to greater resilience to environmental changes and disturbances.
- Ecosystem Services: Diverse ecosystems provide essential services, such as pollination, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
- Adaptation to Change: Genetic diversity allows species to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
- Food Security: Crop diversity is essential for food security and sustainable agriculture.
Threats to Diversity:
- Habitat Destruction: Human activities, such as deforestation and urbanization, lead to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Climate Change: Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns alter species distributions and extinction risk.
- Overexploitation: Overhunting, overfishing, and overharvesting lead to population decline and extinction.
- Invasive Species: Non-native species can outcompete native species for resources, leading to population decline and extinction.
Conservation Strategies:
- Protected Areas: Establishment of national parks, wildlife reserves, and other protected areas to conserve biodiversity.
- Sustainable Land-Use: Practices, such as agroforestry and permaculture, that minimize habitat destruction and promote biodiversity.
- Species Reintroduction: Reintroduction of extinct or endangered species to restore ecosystem function.
- Ecological Restoration: Restoration of degraded or damaged ecosystems to promote biodiversity and ecosystem function.
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Learn about the different types of diversity, their importance, threats, and conservation strategies. Test your knowledge on the variety of species, genes, ecosystems, and functions in nature.
