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G11 Pre-AP Biology

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.