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[[G11 Pre-AP Biology]]
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Types of diversity:
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- Genetic diversity.
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- Species diversity.
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- Ecosystem diversity.
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How biodiversity supports ecosystem stability:
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- Genetic diversity results in a greater chance for a species to survive over time through natural selection.
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- Species diversity allows more organisms to fill niches.
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- Ecosystem diversity makes it so that everything doesn't live in the same place, resulting in higher resources.
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Biodiversity is diminished by:
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* Habitat loss.
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* Overhunting/overfishing.
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* Climate change.
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* Invasive species.
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* Monocultures.
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Monocultures are when only one type of plant is farmed.
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Effects of monoculture:
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* Reduced biodiversity.
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* Soil degradtion.
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* Increased pests/disease risk.
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