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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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological recovery that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

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What triggers secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is triggered by disturbances such as wildfires, floods, or human activities that alter an ecosystem.

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What are provisioning services?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, wood, fiber, and genetic resources.

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What is species richness?

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Species richness is the total number of different species present in a given ecosystem.

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What is species evenness?

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Species evenness measures how evenly the individuals in a community are distributed among the different species.

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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, helping to maintain the structure of an ecosystem.

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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 ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages from pioneer species to a mature community.

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What are cultural services in biodiversity?

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Cultural services are the non-material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and spiritual enrichment.