Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Species diversity
A
the different number of species and the number of individuals of each species within one community
2
Q
Genetic diversity
A
the number/variety of alleles of each gene possessed by the individuals that make up a population of a species
3
Q
Ecosystem diversity
A
the range of different habitats
4
Q
Species richness
A
the number of different species, in a particular area at a given time
5
Q
How does courtship behaviour increase the probability of successful mating?
A
- it helps to recognise members of their own species
- it helps to identify a mate that is capable of breeding
- it helps to synchonise mating
