SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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general biodiversity
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ecosystem diversity
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species diversity
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genetic diversity
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Detailed explanation-1: -The greatest biodiversity is found in the tropical regions of the world, particularly among tropical rainforests and coral reefs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Coral reefs are believed by many to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet-even more than a tropical rainforest. Occupying less than one percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all marine life. Why is that important?
Detailed explanation-3: -Usually three levels of biodiversity are discussed-genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. Genetic diversity is all the different genes contained in all individual plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical forests have the highest biodiversity and primary productivity of any of the terrestrial biomes.