1. Page: Date: IN: Using humans as an example, explain what it means to be diverse. OUT: How can biodiversity be used as a measure for the health of an ecosystem? (Hint: relate this to species richness)

2. Bio = Bio diversity What does “ Bio ” mean?

3. Diversity = Variety What does “ Diversity ” mean?

4. I.Biodiversity is the variety of different types of life found on earth. a. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. b. The tremendous variety of life on Earth is made possible by complex interactions among all living things including microorganisms.

5. A. There are 3 components of biodiversity 1.Genetic Variation- Diversity of genes, same species having different traits Chihuahuas, beagles, and Rottweilers are all the same species. Chihuahua Beagle Rottweilers

6. Humans are the same species but have different traits like skin color

7. 2. Species Richness-the number of different species represented in an ecosystem. monkeys, dragonflies, and meadow beauties can be found in the same ecosystem Saki Monkey Golden Skimmer Meadow Beauty

8. Tropical Rainforests have a high degree of Species Richness

9. A Grassland has a lower degree of species richness

10. 3. Ecological diversity variation in the ecosystems found in a region or the variation in ecosystems over the whole planet.

11. Fresh water lake ecosystem

12. Coral reef marine ecosystem

13. Desert Terrestrial Ecosystem

14. B. Utilitarian value 1. Utilitarian value- economic benefits biodiversity provides humans. a. Plants and animals can be harvested for food b. Trees can provide lumber and fuel c. Some plants provide medicine.

15. Aloe Vera can help with burns

16. C. Non-Utilitarian value (Intrinsic Value) 2. Nonutilitarian value- life-forms have value simply because they exist. a. Moral and religious belief

17. Do you believe in squishing bugs?

18. D. What do we get from biodiversity? a. Oxygen b. Food c. Clean Water d. Medicine e. Aesthetics f. Ideas