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 do rain forests have high biodiversity?

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Rain forests have high biodiversity due to their complex structure, warm climate, and abundant rainfall, which support a wide range of species.

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What is species evenness?

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Species evenness is a measure of how similar the abundances of different species are in a community. Higher evenness indicates that species are more evenly distributed.

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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, playing a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.

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How does climate change affect biodiversity?

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Climate change decreases biodiversity by altering habitats, disrupting ecosystems, and leading to the extinction of vulnerable species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

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What is the difference between species richness and species evenness?

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

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity is important for the adaptability and resilience of species, allowing populations to survive environmental changes and resist diseases.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread rapidly in a new environment, often outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems.