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Biodiversity and competing pressures in ecosystems

Ecology • Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Biodiversity measures the variety of different species living in a specific geographical area, encompassing animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms.
  • It represents not only the number of species but also the genetic and ecological variety sustained in diverse habitats such as rainforests, peat bogs, and coral reefs.

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Why is biodiversity loss a global concern?

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Biodiversity loss compromises ecosystem services necessary for food security and environmental resilience, posing both local and global challenges.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Biodiversity measures the variety of species in a given area, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

High biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience by minimizing reliance on individual species.

Main threats to biodiversity include habitat loss, intensive farming, pollution, invasive species, and climate change.

Food security and economic needs often conflict with habitat conservation, necessitating careful trade-offs.

Conservation strategies such as protected areas and sustainable land practices offer various benefits and challenges, relying on support and resources.

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