Biodiversity

Question 1

Variety of life in our natural environment – from the smallest micro-organism to the largest mammals, including the ecosystems where they live – forests and mountains, rivers and seas.

Answer 1

Biodiversity

Question 2

Biodiversity is observed in various levels:

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1. Ecological Diversity
2. Species Diversity
3. Genetic Diversity

Question 3

❑ Refers to the variation of different ecosystems in a specified area, location, or region.

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. Ecological Diversity

Question 4

Higher variety of ecosystems =

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High ecological diversity

Question 5

▪ Refers to the variation of found within the same species or between species.

▪ The genes are responsible for the uniqueness of every living organism

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Genetic Diversity

Question 6

estimated that there are around _____ species of plants and animals in existence

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8.7 million

Question 7

High genetic diversity =

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=Wider range of characteristics

Question 8

▪ Refers to the variation of different organisms in an ecosystem.
▪ usually measured in terms of the total number of species
found in a particular area

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Species Diversity

Question 9

High variation of species =

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higher species diversity.

Question 10

the total number of different species in the
community

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Species richness

Question 11

the proportion each species represents of the total individuals in the community

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Species evenness or Relative abundance

Question 12

Species Diversity

Has two components

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Species richness
Species evenness or Relative abundance

Question 13

Biodiversity heals

About ___ % of the world’s biodiversity
resources with medicinal values are in
forests.

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80

Question 14

➢ Originally from South America,nintroduced in 1980 as a food source, especially to farmers.
➢ Population increased uncontrollably eventually becoming a crop pest (eats growing rice plants)

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Golden Apple Snail

Question 15

o Native to Africa
o Introduced:1970s
o Known to displace many native
species of fishes
o Part of Filipino diet

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Tilapia

Question 16

❖ Native to South America
❖ Competes with native plant species
❖ Decreases oxygen levels of water, affecting the aquatic organisms.
❖ Affects living and livelihood of
the residents in the nearby
areas.

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Water Lilies

Question 17

▪ Native to Spain
▪ Introduced during the colonization of the Philippines by the Spaniards.
▪ Eats rice, nicknamed as “winged rat”

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Eurasian Sparrow

Question 18

Contaminants that changes and damages the ecosystemcan lead to loss of habitat.

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Pollution

Question 19

_______ , irresponsible human practices
contribute to biodiversity loss

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As a problem

Question 20

_____________, humans have the knowledge, expertise and
financial resources to conserve biodiversity

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As a solution

Question 21

species that are on the near
possibility of becoming extinct.

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Endangered Species

Question 22

species that are on the near
possibility of becoming endanged.

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Threatened Species

Question 23

▪ Only around 100 individuals are surviving
▪ Endangered due to:
1. Illegal trading
2. Loss of habitat
3. Hunting

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Philippine Crocodile

Question 24

▪ Only around 400 adult individuals are
surviving
▪ Endangered due to:
1. Illegal trading
2. Loss of habitat
3. Loss of prey
4. Hunting

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Philippine Eagle

Question 25

▪ No estimate on the remaining population ▪ Endangered due to: 1. Loss of habitat 2. Hunting

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Philippine Wild Pigs

Question 26

variety of organisms participate in many interactions in the environment: food chain/food web, decomposition and increase of soil fertility.

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Ecosystem Services

Question 27

organisms are conserved away from their natural habitat.

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Ex situ conservation

Question 28

organisms are conserved within their natural habitat

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In situ conservation