3.1.2 Flashcards
1
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Define species diversity
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The number of species and abundance of each species that live in a particular location
2
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Define species richness
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The number of different species in an area
3
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Importance of species diversity
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High species diversity is important for ecosystem stability and resilience, as well as for pollination, nutrient cycling, and food production.
4
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Problems with low species diversity
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Low species diversity can lead to ecosystem instability, reduced resilience, and increased vulnerability to environmental change.
5
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Anthropogenic threats to species to diversity
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Human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change are major threats to species diversity, and can lead to species extinction.
