Sunday 31 July 2011

What is …

… Biological Diversity (Biodiversity)?
The variety of different species in an ecosystem, genetic variation within a
population of a species, and variety of kinds of ecosystems.

… A Species?
A group of related and similar living organisms that can interbreed among their own
species and produce fertile offspring.

… Species Diversity?
The different types of living organisms within a region or ecosystem (plants, animals,
and other life forms).

… An Ecosystem?
All the living organisms and all the non-living components of a given area
interacting as a whole functional unit.

… Ecosystem Diversity?
The variety of different habitats in a particular area (i.e., wetland, woodland,
grassland; coral reef, tide pool, mangrove).