Benefits of Biodiversity
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Barbara White
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Biodiversity Noun
[by-oh-di-vur-si-tee]
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Biodiversity
The number and variety of organisms found within a specific region, encompassing all life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
Example: The image shows different animals and plants, highlighting Earth's biodiversity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Species Noun
[spee-sheez]
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Species
A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.
Example: The image shows two crow species and their hybrids, explaining how species can interbreed.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Genetic Diversity Noun
[juh-net-ik di-vur-si-tee]
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Genetic Diversity
The total number of different genetic characteristics and inherited traits that are present within a particular species or population.
Example: Different beetles show genetic diversity, highlighting variations in traits within a species.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Species Diversity Noun
[spee-sheez di-vur-si-tee]
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Species Diversity
A measure of biodiversity that considers both the number of different species and the relative abundance of each species.
Example: A diverse ecosystem with different animals and plants shows species diversity.
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Ecosystem Diversity Noun
[ee-koh-sis-tuhm di-vur-si-tee]
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Ecosystem Diversity
The variety of different habitats, biological communities, and ecological processes that exist within the biosphere or a geographic area.
Example: The image shows different animals and plants in a forest, illustrating ecosystem diversity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Canopy Fogging Noun
[kan-uh-pee fog-ing]
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Canopy Fogging
A scientific method for sampling insect biodiversity by using an insecticide mist to collect specimens from the forest canopy.
Example: Canopy fogging uses mist to collect insects from the forest canopy for biodiversity research.
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Transect Sampling Noun
[tran-sekt sam-pling]
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Transect Sampling
A data collection method where observations are made along a designated line to study the distribution of organisms across a habitat.
Example: A line with sample plots shows how transect sampling studies organism distribution in a habitat.
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