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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What does the term 'ecosystem' mean?

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is the significance of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and the ability to recover from disturbances.

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What does the root 'bio' mean?

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The root 'bio' means 'living'.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of a species in a community, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a given area, which supports different types of organisms.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity is the number of different species and the abundance of each species within a particular area.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which contributes to the adaptability and survival of the species.

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How do producers contribute to biodiversity?

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Producers, such as plants, create energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web and supporting various consumers.

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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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