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Biodiversity! Why is it so important??

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1 Biodiversity! Why is it so important??

2 All three are definitions for biodiversity
Species diversity refers to the variety of different living things. The genetic diversity refers to the variations between individuals of the same species – characteristics passed down from parents to their offspring. Ecosystem diversity refers to the great variety of environments. All three are definitions for biodiversity

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4 Why is biodiversity important?
High amounts of biodiversity contribute to the health of an ecosystem and allow it to sustain life.

5 Sustainability The ability of an ecosystem to maintain an ecological balance. More biodiversity means more organisms can rely on each other. This makes for a healthier ecosystem.


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