Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity is the variation in genetic makeup among individuals within a population, which contributes to a population's ability to adapt to changing environments.

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What are ecosystem services?

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.

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What is a provisioning service?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, and raw materials.

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What is coevolution?

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Coevolution is the process by which two or more species influence each other's evolutionary trajectory, often seen in predator-prey and mutualistic relationships.

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What is an example of an adaptation for energy acquisition?

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The dark, heat-absorbing coloration of a reptile helps it absorb more heat from the sun, aiding in thermoregulation.

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What is the bottleneck effect?

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The bottleneck effect is a sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or human activities, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.

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How do native pollinators benefit ecosystems?

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Native pollinators often have coevolved relationships with local plants, leading to more effective pollination and healthier ecosystems.

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What is the significance of species richness?

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Species richness refers to the number of different species in a given area, which is a key component of biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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What is the difference between species diversity and genetic diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species in an ecosystem, while genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within a species.