Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety of living things in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation is the separation of an ecosystem into small pieces of land, which can lead to habitat loss.

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What is a reintroduction program?

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A reintroduction program is a conservation effort that involves bringing species back to their natural environment to maintain stability in ecosystems.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a species that is not native to a particular region and has no natural predators and little competition.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to different inherited traits in a species.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given area, including different habitats and communities.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species within a particular ecosystem or habitat.

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What is overexploitation?

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Overexploitation is the unsustainable use of natural resources, leading to the depletion of species.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to habitat loss and decreased biodiversity.

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What is the edge effect?

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The edge effect refers to the changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two habitats.