Biodiversity in Ecosystems

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Biodiversity Noun

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[by-oh-di-vur-si-tee]

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, encompassing the diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems.

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Example: This image shows different species and ecosystems, illustrating biodiversity in nature.

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Species Noun

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[spee-sheez]

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Species

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A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.

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Example: The image shows two crow species and their hybrid, illustrating species interbreeding.

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Genetic diversity Noun

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[juh-net-ik di-vur-si-tee]

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Genetic diversity

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The total number of different genetic characteristics present in the genetic makeup of a species or population.

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Example: Different dog breeds show genetic diversity within a species.

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Species diversity Noun

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[spee-sheez di-vur-si-tee]

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Species diversity

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A measure of the variety of different species present in an ecological community, considering both richness and evenness.

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Example: The image shows different species like fish, bear, and plants, highlighting species diversity in ecosystems.

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Ecosystem diversity Noun

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[ee-koh-sis-tum di-vur-si-tee]

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Ecosystem diversity

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The variety of different habitats, biological communities, and ecological processes within the biosphere or a specific geographic area.

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Example: The image shows different animals and plants in a forest, illustrating ecosystem diversity.

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Canopy Fogging Noun

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[kan-uh-pee fog-ing]

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Canopy Fogging

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A data collection method where insecticide is sprayed into tree canopies to collect and study insect biodiversity.

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Example: Fogging in a forest canopy to collect insects for biodiversity study.

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Transect Sampling Noun

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[tran-sekt sam-pling]

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Transect Sampling

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A method of sampling along a line to record the occurrence and distribution of species in an area.

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Example: A transect line with sample plots shows how species distribution is recorded in a forest.

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Mist Netting Noun

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[mist net-ing]

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Mist Netting

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A technique using fine mesh nets to safely capture birds and bats for scientific study and data collection.

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Example: A bird safely caught in a mist net, used for scientific study and data collection.

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Aerial Photos Noun

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[air-ee-ul foh-tohs]

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Aerial Photos

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Photographs taken from an aircraft or other flying object to survey and monitor wildlife populations and habitats.

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Example: UAVs use aerial photos to track wildlife movements, showing how animals are monitored from the sky.

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Quadrat Sampling Noun

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[kwod-rat sam-pling]

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Quadrat Sampling

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A method using a square frame to isolate a standard unit of area for studying species distribution and abundance.

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Example: A square frame isolates an area to count species, showing how quadrat sampling works.