Biodiversity

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What are endemic species?

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Species which are found only in a particular area or part of a country.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Allows ecosystems to adjust to disturbances, provides a variety of food sources for organisms, helps organisms adjust to changes in their environment.

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What does biodiversity refer to?

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The number of different species in a given area.

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Can endemic species be easily introduced to another habitat?

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False - they are too specialized.

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How many species are known to be living on Earth?

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Between 1 and 2 million.

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What is biological diversity?

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Another term for biodiversity, referring to the variety of life in the world or a particular habitat.

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What are the three levels of biodiversity?

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Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genes within a species.

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What is species diversity?

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The variety of species within a given ecosystem.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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The variety of ecosystems in a given area.