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    Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all levels, from genes to ecosystems. It is being lost at an alarming rate due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and overexploitation of resources. The loss of biodiversity is problematic because it upsets ecosystem balance, reduces biological resources that humans rely on for food, medicine, industry, and culture, and threatens human well-being. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services like nutrient recycling, climate stabilization, water resources, soil formation, and overall ecosystem balance.

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    Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all levels, from genes to ecosystems. It is being lost at an alarming rate due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and overexploitation of resources. The loss of biodiversity is problematic because it upsets ecosystem balance, reduces biological resources that humans rely on for food, medicine, industry, and culture, and threatens human well-being. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services like nutrient recycling, climate stabilization, water resources, soil formation, and overall ecosystem balance.

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    Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all levels, from genes to ecosystems. It is being lost at an alarming rate due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and overexploitation of resources. The loss of biodiversity is problematic because it upsets ecosystem balance, reduces biological resources that humans rely on for food, medicine, industry, and culture, and threatens human well-being. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services like nutrient recycling, climate stabilization, water resources, soil formation, and overall ecosystem balance.

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    Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth at all levels, from genes to ecosystems. It is being lost at an alarming rate due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and overexploitation of resources. The loss of biodiversity is problematic because it upsets ecosystem balance, reduces biological resources that humans rely on for food, medicine, industry, and culture, and threatens human well-being. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services like nutrient recycling, climate stabilization, water resources, soil formation, and overall ecosystem balance.

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    Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms on Earth including genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Loss of biodiversity is caused by habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and introduction of exotic species. Biodiversity is important as it maintains ecosystem balance, provides biological resources for human needs, and has social and cultural benefits.

    Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. The three essential elements of biodiversity are genetic diversity within species, ecosystem diversity within geographical locations, and species diversity within communities. Genetic diversity refers to the total number of genetic characteristics within a species. Ecosystem diversity deals with variations in ecosystems and their impact on humans and the environment. Species diversity is the number of different species represented in a given community.

    Major causes of biodiversity loss include habitat destruction due to deforestation, overpopulation, pollution and global warming. Climate change also endangers species adapted to specific climates. Pollution alters environments and species abundance. Introduction of exotic species and GMOs can disrupt ecological balance. Overexploitation of resources without allowing reproduction can exhaust them.

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    BIODIVERSITY
    BIODIVERSITY: What
    is it, Where is it, and
    Why is it important?
    BIODIVERSITY
    Is the term that refers to the number of
    genes, species, individual organisms
    within a given species, and biological
    communities within a define geographic
    area, ranging from the smallest ecosystem
    to the global biosphere.
    3 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
    BIODIVERSITY
     GENETIC DIVERSITY - is the total number
    of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of
    a species.
     ECOSYSTEM DIVERSITY - deals with the variations
    in ecosystems within a geographical location and its
    overall impact on human existence and
    the environment.
     SPECIES DIVERSITY - is the number of
    different species that are represented in a
    given community.
    LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY
    is the extinction of species (plant or
    animal) worldwide, and also the local
    reduction or loss of species in a
    certain habitat.
    What are the
    causes?
    HABITAT
    DESTRUCTION
    is a major cause for biodiversity loss.
    Habitat loss is caused by deforestation,
    overpopulation, pollution and global
    warming. Species which are physically large
    and those living in forests or oceans are
    more affected by habitat reduction.
    CLIMATE CHANGE
    for example, heating of the Earth’s
    surface affects biodiversity because
    it endangers all the species that
    adapted to the cold due to the latitude
    (the Polar species) or the altitude
    (mountain species).
    POLLUTION
    human activity influences the natural
    environment producing negative, direct or
    indirect, effects that alter the flow of
    energy, the chemical and physical
    constitution of the environment and
    abundance of the species.
    INTRODUCTION OF EXOTIC
    SPECIES AND GENETICALLY
    MODIFIED ORGANISMS
    species originating from a particular area,
    introduced into new natural environments can
    lead to different forms of imbalance in the
    ecological equilibrium. Refer to, “Introduction
    of exotic species and genetically modified
    organisms
    OVEREXPLOITATION OF
    RESOURCES
    when the activities connected with capturing
    and harvesting (hunting, fishing, farming) a
    renewable natural resource in a particular area
    is excessively intense, the resource itself may
    become exhausted, as for example, is the case
    of sardines, herrings, cod, tuna and many other
    species that man captures without leaving
    enough time for the organisms to reproduce.
    WHY IS
    BIODIVERSITY
    IMPORTANT?
    MAINTAINING BALANCE OF
    THE ECOSYSTEM

    Recycling and storage of nutrients,


    combating pollution, and stabilizing
    climate, protecting water resources,
    forming and protecting soil and
    maintaining ecobalance.
    PROVISION OF BIOLOGICAL
    RESOURCES

    Provision of medicines and


    pharmaceuticals, food for the human
    population and animals, ornamental
    plants, wood products, breeding
    stock and diversity of species,
    ecosystems and gene
    SOCIAL BENEFITS
    Recreation and tourism, cultural
    value and education and
    research.
    THE ROLE OF BIODIVERSITY
    IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
    WILL HELP MAKE CLEAR
    THE IMPORTANCE OF
    BIODIVERSITY IN HUMAN
    LIFE
    BIODIVERSITY AND
    FOOD
    80% of human food supply comes from 20
    kinds of plants. But humans use 40,000
    species for food, clothing and shelter.
    Biodiversity provides for variety of foods
    for the planet.
    BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN
    HEALTH
    The shortage of drinking water is
    expected to create a major global crisis.
    Biodiversity also plays an important role in
    drug discovery and medicinal resources.
    Medicines from nature account for usage
    by 80% of the world’s population.
    BIODIVERSITY AND
    INDUSTRY
    Biological sources provide many
    industrial materials. These include fiber,
    oil, dyes, rubber, water, timber, paper and
    food.
    BIODIVERSITY AND
    CULTURE
    Biodiversity enhances recreational
    activities like bird watching, fishing,
    trekking etc. It inspires musicians and
    artists.

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