12 Questions
What aspect of biodiversity focuses on the variety and abundance of different species in a particular region or ecosystem?
Species diversity
Which type of diversity provides the raw material for natural selection and allows species to respond to environmental changes?
Genetic diversity
How does biodiversity contribute to resilience in the face of environmental changes?
By regulating interactions between species
Which industries rely on biodiversity for resources and services according to the text?
Agriculture and medicine
Why is genetic diversity crucial for the evolution of species over time?
To provide raw material for natural selection
What does ecosystem diversity relate to within a geographical area?
Number of different ecosystems present
What term describes the collective plant life in a specific region, habitat, or period?
Flora
Which type of flora has evolved and adapted to local environmental conditions?
Endemic flora
What do botanists and ecologists aim to achieve through conducting floral surveys and inventories?
Documenting plant species
The study of floral ecology involves examining the interactions between plants and which of the following?
Pollinators
What is the primary goal of floral conservation efforts?
Protecting endangered plant species
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the flora discussed in the text?
Mammals
Explore the concepts of genetic diversity and species diversity within biodiversity. Learn about the importance of genetic diversity for the adaptation and evolution of species, as well as the significance of species diversity in different ecosystems.
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