Apes 2.1-2.3 Flashcards
Ecosystem Diversity
The variety of ecosystems within a given region
Species Diversity
The variety of species within a given ecosystem
Genetic Diversity
The variety of genes within a given species
Species Richness
the number of species in a given area
Species Evenness
the relative proportion of different species in a given area
Bottleneck Effect
a reduction in the genetic diversity of a population caused by a reduction in its size
Inbreeding Depression
Genetically similar parents mate and produce inferior offspring
Ecosystem Resilience
An ecosystems ability to recover after disturbance
Ecosystem Services
the process by which natural environments provide life supporting services
Provisioning Services
Products obtained from ecosystems
Regulating Services
The service provided by natural systems that helps regulate natural systems
Supporting Services
The basic environmental services that are needed to maintain other services
Cultural Services
Ecosystems provide cultural and aesthetic benefits to many people
Island Biogeography
The study of the species composition and species richness on islands
Larger Islands
Support more total species
