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 number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems remain resilient, supports food webs, and provides essential services like clean air and water.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, influencing the survival of many other species.

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What happens to an ecosystem if a keystone species is removed?

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If a keystone species is removed, it can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem, potentially causing it to collapse.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a species, meaning that no individuals of that species exist anymore.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is sustainability in an ecosystem?

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Sustainability refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function over time, even when faced with disturbances.

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What is a marsh ecosystem?

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A marsh ecosystem is a type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous plants, such as grasses and reeds, and is often found near rivers and lakes.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity is a measure of the number of different species in a given area, which contributes to the overall biodiversity.

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What is a niche in an ecosystem?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.