1. 1.1 Biodiversity-An Introduction Pages 8-13

2. Biodiversity The number and variety of living things

3. Species Members of a group of living things that can produce fertile offspring.

4. Hybridization Plants of different species successfully reproduce.

5. Morphology Plants, fungi and many microorganisms do not “breed” so we use physical characteristics to define species

6. Evolutionary Changes Physical changes Behavioural changes

7. Genetic Diversity Range of traits among members of the same species

8. Feeding Heterotrophs acquire nutrients from outside themselves Autotrophs make their own food through photosynthesis

9. Species Diversity Variety of species Number of individuals

10. Structural diversity Physical shapes Sizes Distribution Habitats communities

11. Biodiversity at Risk Food supply at risk Medicines lost Economic impact on tourism, forestry Biogeochemical cycle disruptions