Biodiversity and conservation from "summary" of Biology by Neil A. Campbell
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in all its forms and combinations. It encompasses the different species of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, as well as the genetic diversity within each species. Biodiversity is essential for the functioning of ecosystems and provides numerous benefits to humans, including food, medicine, clean water, and air. Conservation is the management of human use of the biosphere to preserve biodiversity. It involves the protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems from extinction or degradation. Conservation efforts aim to maintain the balance of ecosystems and prevent the loss of biodiversity due to human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, and climate change. One of the main reasons for conserving biodiversity is the intrinsic value of all living organisms. Each species has its unique characteristics and plays a specific role in the ecosystem. Losing a species can have far-reaching consequences for the stability and functioning of the ecosystem as a whole. Biod...
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