6[[Unit 1 Diversity of Living Things]]

Types of diversity:
- Genetic diversity.
- Species diversity.
- Ecosystem diversity.
How biodiversity supports ecosystem stability:
- Genetic diversity results in a greater chance for a species to survive over time through natural selection.
- Species diversity allows more organisms to fill niches.
- Ecosystem diversity makes it so that everything doesn't live in the same place, resulting in higher resources.
Biodiversity is diminished by:
* Habitat loss.
* Overhunting/overfishing.
* Climate change.
* Invasive species.
* Monocultures.
Monocultures are when only one type of plant is farmed.
Effects of monoculture:
* Reduced biodiversity.
* Soil degradtion.
* Increased pests/disease risk.
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