BIODIVERSITY

By: Mr. B. del Rosario

1st Quarter BIOLOGY
Paref-Southridge School
 BIODIVERSITY
 refers to the variety of species in a specific
area
 increases as one moves toward the equator
(WHY?)
Why is biodiversity important?
 According to ecologists…
…without it, we will not survive.
 BIODIVERSITY
 supports many basic natural services for
humans, such as fresh water, fertile soil and
clean air
 helps pollinate our flowers and crops, clean
up our waste and put food on the table
Loss of Biodiversity
 Threats to Biodiversity
 Habitat loss
 Habitat fragmentation
 Edge effect
 Habitat degradation
 Water pollution
 Land pollution
 Exotic species
Habitat Loss
Habitat Fragmentation
Edge Effect
Habitat Degradation
Water Pollution
Land Pollution
Exotic Species
Exotic Species
 Conservation of Biodiversity
 Conservation Biology – study and
implementation of methods to protect
biodiversity
 Legal Protections of species
 Preserving habitats
 Habitat corridors
 Conservation of Biodiversity
 Working with people (park rangers and the
like)
 Reintroduction and species preservation
programs
 Captivity
 Protecting plant species
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 References
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