5 Questions
Which term did Edward O. Wilson coin in 1986?
Biodiversity
What is the meaning of the term 'biodiversity'?
The range of variations within the living world
What does the term 'diversity' refer to?
The range of differences among living entities
What does the term 'biodiversity' commonly describe?
The variety of life in the natural environment
Who is considered the father of biodiversity?
Edward O. Wilson
Study Notes
Biodiversity
- The term "biodiversity" was coined by Edward O. Wilson in 1986.
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.
- The term 'diversity' refers to the variety of different things.
- Biodiversity commonly describes the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.
- Edward O. Wilson is considered the father of biodiversity.
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