Components of Biodiversity Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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What is genetic diversity
A
The number and frequency of all allelles within a population. If one population of a species dies out then the species lose some of it’s genetic diveristy and may make it harder for them to adapt to changing conditions.
2
Q
What is species diversity
A
The number of different species within an ecosytem (species richness) and the proportion of each species within an ecosytem (relative abundance)
3
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what is ecosystem diversity
A
The number of distinct ecosystems within a well-defined area
