ECOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION
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Question
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presence of plants and animals can reduce stress
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species with potential economic benefit may be lost before they are discovered
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High biodiversity can increase tourism
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keystone species extinction can have devastating effects on the rest of the ecosystem
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biodiversity Underpins Economic Activity Food production relies on biodiversity for a variety of food plants, pollination, pest control, nutrient provision, genetic diversity, and disease prevention and control. Both medicinal plants and manufactured pharmaceuticals rely on biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biodiversity is at the heart of what drives the tourism industry. Tourist destinations such as tropical forests, beaches, national parks and even urban areas depend on their natural beauty to attract visitors and enchant them during their stay.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity conservation efforts are essential in maintaining functioning ecosystems, a steady food supply, and the multiple other benefits including aesthetics, recreation, and spiritual purposes to Native American tribal nations5.
Detailed explanation-4: -Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food. They provide raw materials and resources for medicines and other purposes.