Understanding Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is coined from the words 'biological diversity' and describes how varied living things are in a certain area, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What roles do organisms play in biodiversity?

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Organisms are part of biodiversity and provide food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and energy. They also help sustain balance in the ecosystem.

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What is a population in the context of biodiversity?

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A group of organisms makes a population, with the basic unit known as species.

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What are the three levels of biodiversity?

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The three levels of biodiversity are genetic diversity, ecosystem diversity, and species diversity.

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What does genetic diversity refer to?

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Genetic diversity pertains to the difference in the genetic composition of each organism.

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Can you give examples of genetic diversity?

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Examples include different breeds of dogs such as Beagle, Shih Tzu, German Shepherd, and Doberman.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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Ecosystem diversity concerns the different kinds of places where organisms live and the interconnections that bind these organisms together.

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What are examples of freshwater ecosystems?

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Examples of freshwater ecosystems include lakes, rivers, and ponds.

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What are examples of marine ecosystems?

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Examples of marine ecosystems include estuaries, salt marshes, and coral reefs.

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What does species diversity refer to?

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Species diversity deals with the different kinds of organisms.