AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Biodiversity is
A
the variety of species within an ecosystem
B
a large number of the same species in an ecosystem
C
an abundant amount of the same primary consumers
D
the ability to have an abundant source from the same species
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biodiversity is a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on Earth. It can be used more specifically to refer to all of the species in one region or ecosystem. Biodiversity refers to every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals, and humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area-the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Species Diversity It is the biodiversity observed within a community. It stands for the number and distribution of species. The number of species in a region varies widely depending upon the varied environmental conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biodiversity is the name given to the variety of ecosystems (natural capital), species and genes in the world or in a particular habitat. It is essential to human wellbeing, as it delivers services that sustain our economies and societies.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biodiversity is a complex term that includes not only the variety of different animals (species diversity) but also the difference between animals of the same species (genetic diversity) and between ecosystems (ecosystem diversity).

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