Biodiversity

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What does the prefix 'Bio' mean?

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life

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What is high biodiversity?

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Having a lot of variety of different organisms.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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Why are some sharks considered a keystone species?

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They scare off smaller fish that may overgraze an area of sea grass.

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Which keystone species plays a vital role in the health of coastal kelp forests?

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sea otters

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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It contributes to ecosystem services, resilience, and overall health of the planet.

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What are native species?

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Species that naturally occur in a specific area or environment.