Biodiversityby Amit Hassan | 21-06-2022 17:07 |
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The phrase "biodiversity" refers to the great variety of life on Earth. It may also be used to refer to all of the species in a certain location or habitat. Biodiversity encompasses all forms of life, including plants, microorganisms, animals, and people. Typically, three layers of biodiversity are discussed: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity. Most people define biodiversity in terms of species, which are groups of individual living creatures that may interbreed. Blue whales, white-tailed deer, white pine trees, sunflowers, and miniscule microbes that can't even be seen with the human eye are examples of species. Biodiversity creates functional ecosystems that offer oxygen, clean air and water, plant pollination, insect control, wastewater treatment, and many other ecosystem services. |
