What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
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What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
Biodiversity is made up of various types of life forms found on earth. It is a measure of variation at the ecosystem, species and genetic level. Biodiversity is abundant in Tropical areas. Tropical areas cover 10 per cent of the earth surface, but they host 90% of the world species.
Contribution of biodiversity in human lives
- Agriculture – Variety of Plant species meet our needs for food.
- Their contribution to business and industry
- Leisurely activities
- Ecological services
☃️ Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. For example, A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms. It keeps the "balance" in nature .
☃️ The total number of species of plants, animals and microorganisms living on the earth is called biodiversity .
☃️ It is the variety of organisms present in ecosystem. It is very much necessary to maintain ecological balance which can be achieved by conservation of biodiversity .
- In society human being is interdependent.
- Humans are considered as social animals .
- Human depends on others for their survival and wellbeing .
⭐ Apart from this, there is always an interaction of human with biotic and abiotic communities .