Biodiversity
It refers to the number of different species present in an ecosystem and relative abundance of each of those species.
Species diversity
He first proposed the widely used definition of species at present which is the "Biological Concept of Species".
Ernst Mayr
It refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Biodiversity
It refers to the variety of habitats, living in communities and ecological processes where organisms live and their interconnections
Ecological/Ecosystem diversity
It refers to the diversity of the genetic characteristics within a species
Genetic diversity
The type of biodiversity that shows the different traits in one population Example: Eye color,
What is genetic diversity?
This occurs when biodiversity is lost.
Extinction
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It refers to the relative abundance of individuals of each of those species.
Species evenness
High species diversity doesn’t always mean high species richness and high species evenness. It is also possible in an ecosystem to have high species richness but low species evenness.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Organisms that appear very different do not belong to the same species.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
It is the ability of an ecosystem to resist change.
Stability
The Philippines has a tropical climate.
TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
A new species introduced to a new environment often leading to a disruptive change in food webs, which can reflect throughout a region.
INVASIVE SPECIES
It is an act of searching and catching plants or animals mostly for the purpose of food.
Hunting
Forests, fields, prairies, ponds, estuaries, marshes all exemplify this type of biodiversity.
Ecosystem diversity
Some ladybugs vary in color. This is because of what type of biodiversity?
Genetic diversity
This is the term used when a species of animals are very close to extinction.
Endangered Species
The most diverse group of animals on Earth.
INSECTS
A biome that typically has high biodiversity due to favorable climate and rich resources.
Tropical rainforest
The human activity considered the biggest threat to biodiversity today.
Habitat destruction
A human activity that can lead to low biodiversity in oceans.
Overfishing
A global factor that can reduce biodiversity by altering temperatures, precipitation patterns, and habitats.
Climate change
Which of these species is endemic to the Philippines?
A. Komodo dragon
B. Tamaraw
C. Orangutan
D. Malayan tapir
Answer: B. Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)
What is the greatest driver of biodiversity loss in the Philippines?
A. Coral reef bleaching from natural ocean currents
B. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
C. Habitat destruction from logging, mining, and agriculture
D. Natural competition among endemic species
Answer: C. Habitat destruction from logging, mining, and agriculture