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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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, resilience, and the provision of ecosystem services such as food, clean water, and air.

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What is the difference between species richness and species evenness?

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Species richness is the number of different species in a given area, while species evenness refers to how evenly the individuals are distributed among those species.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.

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What are primary producers?

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Primary producers are organisms, such as plants and algae, that produce energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, facilitating nutrient cycling.

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How do human activities impact biodiversity?

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Human activities, such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, significantly reduce biodiversity by threatening species and their habitats.

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What is a gene pool?

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A gene pool is the total collection of genes and their variations in a population, influencing the population's ability to adapt to environmental changes.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitats are altered or destroyed, leading to loss of biodiversity.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads rapidly in a new environment, often outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems.