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Biodiversity is the variety of all living things; the different plants, animals and micro organisms, the genetic information they contain and the ecosystems they form. Biodiversity is usually explored at three levels - genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. These three levels work together to create the complexity of life on Earth.
Genetic diversity
Genetic diversity is the variety of genes within a species. Each species is made up of individuals that have their own particular genetic composition. This means a species may have different populations, each having different genetic compositions. To conserve genetic diversity, different populations of a species must be conserved.
Genes are the basic units of all life on Earth. They are responsible for both the similarities and the differences between organisms.
Not all groups of animals have the same degree of genetic diversity. Kangaroos, for example, come from recent evolutionary lines and are genetically very similar. Carnivorous marsupials, called dasyurids, come from more ancient lines and are genetically far more diverse. Some scientists believe that we should concentrate on saving more genetically diverse groups, such as dasyurids, which include the Tasmanian Devil, the Numbat and quolls.
If we lose one species of dasyurid, we lose a substantial genetic resource. Several species of dasyurids are endangered and at least one, the Tasmanian Tiger, has disappeared forever since Europeans arrived in Australia.
Species diversity
Species diversity is the variety of species within a habitat or a region. Some habitats, such as rainforests and coral reefs, have many species. Others, such as salt flats or a polluted stream, have fewer.
In Australia, more than 80% of plant and animal species are endemic, which means that they only occur naturally in Australia.
Species are grouped together into families according to shared characteristics. In Australia, it is not just the individual species that are endemic - whole families of animals and plants are endemic. Seven families of mammals, four of birds and twelve of flowering plants are endemic to Australia. No other country has as many endemic flowering plant families as Australia.
Invertebrates - animals without backbones - make up about 99% of all animal species, and most of these are insects. Invertebrates include crabs, snails, worms, corals and seastars, as well as insects, such as beetles and flies. Insects fill many vital roles in ecosystems as pollinators, recyclers of nutrients, scavengers and food for others.
While we may mostly notice mammals, they actually make up less than 1% of all animal species.
Ecosystem diversity
Ecosystem diversity is the variety of ecosystems in a given place. An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together.An ecosystem can cover a large area, such as a whole forest, or a small area, such as a pond.
An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together. An ecosystem may be as large as the Great Barrier Reef or as small as the back of a spider crab's shell, which provides a home for plants and other animals, such as sponges, algae and worms.
Biodiversity in Australia
As a 'developed' nation, Australia has a special responsibility for biodiversity conservation and management.
It is estimated that there are 13.6 million species of plants, animals and micro-organisms on earth. Australia has about one million of these, which represents more than 7% of the world's total and is more than twice the number of species in Europe and North America combined. Megadiversity describes countries with very high levels of biodiversity. Twelve of the megadiverse countries, including Australia, contain about 75% of Earth's total biodiversity. As a 'dev
Genetic diversity
Genetic diversity is the variety of genes within a species. Each species is made up of individuals that have their own particular genetic composition. This means a species may have different populations, each having different genetic compositions. To conserve genetic diversity, different populations of a species must be conserved.
Genes are the basic units of all life on Earth. They are responsible for both the similarities and the differences between organisms.
Not all groups of animals have the same degree of genetic diversity. Kangaroos, for example, come from recent evolutionary lines and are genetically very similar. Carnivorous marsupials, called dasyurids, come from more ancient lines and are genetically far more diverse. Some scientists believe that we should concentrate on saving more genetically diverse groups, such as dasyurids, which include the Tasmanian Devil, the Numbat and quolls.
If we lose one species of dasyurid, we lose a substantial genetic resource. Several species of dasyurids are endangered and at least one, the Tasmanian Tiger, has disappeared forever since Europeans arrived in Australia.
Species diversity
Species diversity is the variety of species within a habitat or a region. Some habitats, such as rainforests and coral reefs, have many species. Others, such as salt flats or a polluted stream, have fewer.
In Australia, more than 80% of plant and animal species are endemic, which means that they only occur naturally in Australia.
Species are grouped together into families according to shared characteristics. In Australia, it is not just the individual species that are endemic - whole families of animals and plants are endemic. Seven families of mammals, four of birds and twelve of flowering plants are endemic to Australia. No other country has as many endemic flowering plant families as Australia.
Invertebrates - animals without backbones - make up about 99% of all animal species, and most of these are insects. Invertebrates include crabs, snails, worms, corals and seastars, as well as insects, such as beetles and flies. Insects fill many vital roles in ecosystems as pollinators, recyclers of nutrients, scavengers and food for others.
While we may mostly notice mammals, they actually make up less than 1% of all animal species.
Ecosystem diversity
Ecosystem diversity is the variety of ecosystems in a given place. An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together.An ecosystem can cover a large area, such as a whole forest, or a small area, such as a pond.
An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together. An ecosystem may be as large as the Great Barrier Reef or as small as the back of a spider crab's shell, which provides a home for plants and other animals, such as sponges, algae and worms.
Biodiversity in Australia
As a 'developed' nation, Australia has a special responsibility for biodiversity conservation and management.
It is estimated that there are 13.6 million species of plants, animals and micro-organisms on earth. Australia has about one million of these, which represents more than 7% of the world's total and is more than twice the number of species in Europe and North America combined. Megadiversity describes countries with very high levels of biodiversity. Twelve of the megadiverse countries, including Australia, contain about 75% of Earth's total biodiversity. As a 'dev
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Biodiversity➫ The number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area.
Ex:- Different varieties of animals & plants live in the ocean.
♦ It is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in.
♦ Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.
♦ It boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small.
➧ Level of Biodiversity are:-
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[1] Genetic Diversity:-
❱ The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
[2] Species Diversity:-
❱ The number of different species that are represented in a given community.
[3] Ecosystem Diversity:-
❱ The the variety of different ecosystems within an area.
➧ Some threat of Biodiversity:-
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❱ Deforestation
❱ Desertification
❱ Climate Change
❱ Marine Environment
❱ Increasing Wildlife Trade
❱ Human Activities & Loss of Habitat
➧ Importance of Biodiversity:-
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❱ It Increase ecosystem productivity.
❱ It offers:-
♦ Fish
♦ Food
♦ Harvest
♦ Silviculture
♦ Livestock
❱ It provides functioning ecosystems that:-
♦ Pest control
♦ Supply 0xygen
♦ Clean air & Water
♦ Pollination of plants
♦ Wastewater treatment
♦ Ecosystem services
➧ We can protect Biodiversity by:-
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❱ To reduce your adverse impact on the environment & encourage local biodiversity.
❱ Help Native Pollinators.
❱ Reduce or eliminate pesticides & fertilizer.
❱ Restore habitat in your yard.
❱ Restore habitat in your community.
❱ Reduce your consumption.
_________
Thanks...✊
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Biodiversity➫ The number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area.
Ex:- Different varieties of animals & plants live in the ocean.
♦ It is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in.
♦ Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.
♦ It boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small.
➧ Level of Biodiversity are:-
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[1] Genetic Diversity:-
❱ The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
[2] Species Diversity:-
❱ The number of different species that are represented in a given community.
[3] Ecosystem Diversity:-
❱ The the variety of different ecosystems within an area.
➧ Some threat of Biodiversity:-
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❱ Deforestation
❱ Desertification
❱ Climate Change
❱ Marine Environment
❱ Increasing Wildlife Trade
❱ Human Activities & Loss of Habitat
➧ Importance of Biodiversity:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ It Increase ecosystem productivity.
❱ It offers:-
♦ Fish
♦ Food
♦ Harvest
♦ Silviculture
♦ Livestock
❱ It provides functioning ecosystems that:-
♦ Pest control
♦ Supply 0xygen
♦ Clean air & Water
♦ Pollination of plants
♦ Wastewater treatment
♦ Ecosystem services
➧ We can protect Biodiversity by:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ To reduce your adverse impact on the environment & encourage local biodiversity.
❱ Help Native Pollinators.
❱ Reduce or eliminate pesticides & fertilizer.
❱ Restore habitat in your yard.
❱ Restore habitat in your community.
❱ Reduce your consumption.
_________
Thanks...✊
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