Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?
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Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety of different species in a given area.
2.
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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is primary succession?
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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.
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What is secondary succession?
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Secondary succession is the ecological process that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil and some organisms still remain.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does removing a keystone species affect biodiversity?
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Removing a keystone species typically leads to a decrease in biodiversity.
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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?
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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.
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