to study the biodiversity of animals and their abundance to study the biodiversity of animals and their abundance
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Biodiversity➫ The number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area.
♦ 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.
➧ Types 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.
➧ 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.