4.1.1 - The Variety Of Life Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What Is Biodiversity?
A
Variety of living organisms, in an area.
2
Q
What Helps Maintain Biodiversity?
A
Conservation of species.
3
Q
What Does Biodiversity Include?
(2 Points)
A
~ Species diversity.
~ Genetic diversity.
4
Q
What Is Species Diversity?
A
Abudance of different species, within an area
5
Q
How Can Species Diversity Be Measured?
(2 Points)
A
~ Species richness.
~ Index of diversity.
6
Q
What Is Species Richness?
A
Number of different species, within an area.
7
Q
What Is Genetic Diversity?
A
Variation of alleles, within a species.
8
Q
How Can Genetic Diversity Be Measured?
(2 Points)
A
~ Looking at the organisms, phenotype.
~ Looking at the organisms, genotype.
9
Q
What Is Endemism?
A
When a species is unique, to a single place.
