Environmental Science_Biodiversity

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BIODIVERSITYE.S.

• CRAIG MAROWA?

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Agenda

• 1.Introduction
• 2.Types of Biodiversity
• 3.Benefits of Biodiversity
• 4.Threats to Biodiversity
• 5.Conservation Efforts

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Understanding and Conserving Our Natural World
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Introduction to Biodiversity

• Definition Biodiversity refers to the variety of
  life in all its forms.

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Types of Biodiversity

• Genetic Diversity Variation of genes within
  species.
• Species Diversity Variety of species within a
  habitat or region.
• Ecosystem Diversity Different ecosystems within
  a geographical location.

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Types of Biodiversity

• 1.Genetic Diversity -
• It is the total number of genetic characteristics
  in the genetic makeup of a species. Genetic
  diversity serves as a way for populations to
  adapt to changing environments.

 
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Types of Biodiversity

• 2.Species Diversity
• It is the number of different species that are
  represented in a given community. The effective
  number of species goes beyond just counting the
  number of species in an ecosystem.

 
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Types of Biodiversity

• 3. Ecosystem Diversity 
• It refers to the variety of different habitats,
  communities, and ecological processes within the
  biosphere. Ecosystem diversity addresses the
  combined characteristics of biotic properties
  (biodiversity) and abiotic properties
  (geodiversity).

 
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Benefits of Biodiversity
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 Conservation Efforts

• Protected Areas National parks, wildlife
  reserves.
• Legislation Laws and treaties protecting
  endangered species.
• Sustainable Practices Eco-friendly agriculture,
  fishing, and forestry.
• Community Involvement Education and local
  conservation initiatives.

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Thank you

• Biodiversity - National Geographic Society
• https//www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/bi
  odiversity/