Introduction to biodiversity

Introduction to biodiversity

         Biodiversity is a variety of life whether as a planet or in a specific ecosystem

Component of biodiversity

1 genetic diversity

2 species diversity

3 ecosystem diversity. 

Value of biodiversity

The value of biodiversity can be subdivided into direct and indirect value as well as 

economic and ecologic value

Direct economic value includes consumption of food/raw material. Indirect ecologic value includes services like nutrient cycling 

Treat of biodiversity

The majar treat of biodiversity includes 

-Habitat /destruction /fragmentation and deforestation

-climate change 

-overexploitation

-invasive species

-pollution 

Human activity is the main cause of biodiversity loss