The variety of life on Earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as biodiversity.
The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth.
Appropriate conservation and sustainable development strategies attempt to recognize this as being integral to any approach to preserving biodiversity. Almost all cultures have their roots in our biological diversity in some way or form.
Declining biodiversity is therefore a concern for many reasons.
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Why is Biodiversity Important?
Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.
For example,
A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops
Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms
Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.
And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife.
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A healthy biodiversity offers many natural services
Ecosystems such as the Amazon rainforest are rich in diversity. Deforestation threatens many species such as the giant leaf frog, shown here.
(Images source: Wikipedia)
A healthy biodiversity provides a number of natural services for everyone:
Ecosystem services, such as
Protection of water resources
Soils formation and protection
Nutrient storage and recycling
Pollution breakdown and absorption
Contribution to climate stability
Maintenance of ecosystems
Recovery from unpredictable events
Biological resources, such as
Food
Medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs
Wood products
Ornamental plants
Breeding stocks, population reservoirs
Future resources
Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems
Social benefits, such as
Research, education and monitoring
Recreation and tourism
Cultural values
That is quite a lot of services we get for free!
The cost of replacing these (if possible) would be extremely expensive. It therefore makes economic and development sense to move towards sustainability.
A report from Nature magazine also explains that genetic diversity helps to prevent the chances of extinction in the wild (and claims to have shown proof of this).
To prevent the well known and well documented problems of genetic defects caused by in-breeding, species need a variety of genes to ensure successful survival. Without this, the chances of extinction increases.
And as we start destroying, reducing and isolating habitats, the chances for interaction from species with a large gene pool decreases.
Biodiversity represent the sum total of various life forms such as unicellular fungi, protozoa, bacteria and multicellular organisms such as plants, fishes and mammals at various biological levels.
Species diversity introduction, types and importance, examples of species diversity, threats and conservation to species diversity, Biodiversity conservation.
M.SC (BOTANY) 2nd Year
The variety of life on Earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as biodiversity.
The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth.
Appropriate conservation and sustainable development strategies attempt to recognize this as being integral to any approach to preserving biodiversity. Almost all cultures have their roots in our biological diversity in some way or form.
Declining biodiversity is therefore a concern for many reasons.
Back to top
Why is Biodiversity Important?
Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.
For example,
A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops
Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms
Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.
And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife.
Back to top
A healthy biodiversity offers many natural services
Ecosystems such as the Amazon rainforest are rich in diversity. Deforestation threatens many species such as the giant leaf frog, shown here.
(Images source: Wikipedia)
A healthy biodiversity provides a number of natural services for everyone:
Ecosystem services, such as
Protection of water resources
Soils formation and protection
Nutrient storage and recycling
Pollution breakdown and absorption
Contribution to climate stability
Maintenance of ecosystems
Recovery from unpredictable events
Biological resources, such as
Food
Medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs
Wood products
Ornamental plants
Breeding stocks, population reservoirs
Future resources
Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems
Social benefits, such as
Research, education and monitoring
Recreation and tourism
Cultural values
That is quite a lot of services we get for free!
The cost of replacing these (if possible) would be extremely expensive. It therefore makes economic and development sense to move towards sustainability.
A report from Nature magazine also explains that genetic diversity helps to prevent the chances of extinction in the wild (and claims to have shown proof of this).
To prevent the well known and well documented problems of genetic defects caused by in-breeding, species need a variety of genes to ensure successful survival. Without this, the chances of extinction increases.
And as we start destroying, reducing and isolating habitats, the chances for interaction from species with a large gene pool decreases.
Biodiversity represent the sum total of various life forms such as unicellular fungi, protozoa, bacteria and multicellular organisms such as plants, fishes and mammals at various biological levels.
Species diversity introduction, types and importance, examples of species diversity, threats and conservation to species diversity, Biodiversity conservation.
M.SC (BOTANY) 2nd Year
This is the 6th lesson of the course - Foundation of Environmental Management taught at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Importance
Intrinsic Value
Extinctions
What is Biodiversity?
Genetic Biodiversity
Species Biodiversity
Ecosystem Biodiversity
Ecosystem Function
Marine Biodiversity
Caribbean Diversity
Extinctions
Threats to Biodiversity
Protection & MPA’s
This topic raises some engaging issues of debate concerning the moral justification for exploiting
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This is the 6th lesson of the course - Foundation of Environmental Management taught at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Importance
Intrinsic Value
Extinctions
What is Biodiversity?
Genetic Biodiversity
Species Biodiversity
Ecosystem Biodiversity
Ecosystem Function
Marine Biodiversity
Caribbean Diversity
Extinctions
Threats to Biodiversity
Protection & MPA’s
This topic raises some engaging issues of debate concerning the moral justification for exploiting
species and the moral imperative for conserving them. Do other organisms have a right to moral
consideration? How is this justified? Do panda bears have a greater right than lichens? What about the rights
of “pest” or pathogenic organisms? To what extent are these a
Biodiversity definitions and concepts. the benefits, depletion and conservation measures of biodiversity in brief for introducing the chapter biodiversity for post graduate students.
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introduction to biodiversity, types or levels of biodiversity. the definition of biodiversity, types- genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity and functional diversity with examples
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3. Fibonacci
Sequence
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 56, ….
The ratio of any two consecutive Fibonacci terms (largest
divided by smaller) is approximately 1.6
Try: 34/21
144/89
1597/987
5. • Is there anything
mathematically definitive
about F when used in
geometry? You bet there is.
• A rectangle whose sides are
in the golden ratio is
referred to as a golden
rectangle.
• When a golden rectangle is
squared, the remaining area
forms another golden
rectangle!
6.
7. The Fibonacci Numbers in Nature
~ Fibonacci spiral found in both snail and sea shells
8. The Fibonacci Numbers in Nature
Continued
Lilies and irises = 3 petals
Black-eyed Susan’s = 21 petalsCorn marigolds = 13 petals
Buttercups and wild roses = 5 petals
9. The Fibonacci Numbers in Nature
Continued
~ The Fibonacci numbers can be found in pineapples and bananas
~ Bananas have 3 or 5 flat sides
~ Pineapple scales have Fibonacci spirals in sets of 8, 13, 21
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20. • How about your body?
• You have NO IDEA how
many segments of the
human body are related
in size to each other by
F!
23. • Perburuan komersil dan pencurian.
• Ketidak seimbangan ekologi
• Berkurangnya sumber makanan, struktur material
obata, dan sumber genetik
• Degradasi ekosistem.
• Hilangnya habitat.
• Beberapa isu penyakit yang dipengaruh oleh
hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati
– Kemanan nutrisi, diet
– Penyakit infeksi,
– Sumber-sumber obat herbal,
– Kesehatan sosial dan kejiwaan
24. Konsep Keanekaragaman Hayati (Biodiversity)
• Kata “biodiversity” merupakan kependekan dari
Biological Diversity”. Bio (=lhidup)+diversity(=
Beranekaragam) yaitu keseluruhan gen, spesies, dan
ekosistem . Keanekaragaman mengandung pengertian
Kekayaan dan variasi kehidupan dari gen, spesies dan
ekosistem.
• Keanekaragaman hayati suatu tempat adalah
keberadaan jenis makhluk hidup per luas daerah
tertentu Hal ini menunjukkan pada total makhluk
hidup yang mendiami daerah itu bumi dan statusnya
seperti perbedaan sistem dan struktur kehidupan di
alam
• Setiap tahun kita merayakan hari Keanekaragaman
hayati Dunia tanggal 22 Mei
25. • Tipe Keanekaragaman Hayati :
• Keragaman ekosistem:
– Perbedasan habitat, niche, interaksi spesies
– Keragaman ekosistem didefinisikan sebagai variasi
tumbuhan dan hewan yang dijumpai di dalam
ekosistem berbeda
– Umumnya ada dua tipe ekosistem: Perairan dan
daratan.
– Nepal memiliki semua jenis ekosistem kecvuali
Laut dan Padang Pasir
– Indonesia memiliki “semua” macam ekosistem
26. • Tipe Keanekaragaman Hayati :
• Keragaman Jenis (spesies):
– Perbedaan jenis organisme, hubungan antar jenis.
– Keanekaragaman jenis didefinisikan sebagai
variasi jenis tumbuhan dan hewan yang dijumpai
terdapat di dalam habitat. Sebagai contoh Jenis-
jenis burung, amfibi, reprila dan sebagainya
– Keragaman spesies yang dijumpai di bumi kita ini
telah bertambah sejak kehidupan mulai ada lebih
600 juta tahun yang lalu
27. • Tipe Keanekaragaman Hayati :
• Keragaman Genetik:
– Perbedaan gen dan kombinasi gen di dalam populasi
– Keragaman gen adalah variasi gen yang terdapat di
dalam inti sel makhluk hidup. Sebagai contoh :
Kuncing, Macan, Macan tutul, berbeda satu sama lain
karena adanya variasi genetik
– Keragaman genetik muncul sebagai akibat sejumlah
besar kombinasi yang mungkin di dalam gen kita
sehingga memberikan kita karakteristik yang khas.
– Viriabilitas genetik ini sangat p[enting artinya di dalam
kesehatan reproduksi suatu populasi jenis makluk
hidup
28. • Keuntungan Keanekaragaman Hayati :
• Improvement in breed
• Tourism development
• Economic development
• Natural Beauty and Scenes
• Agricultural Production
• Conservation of soil
• Environment balance
• Conservation of Watershed
• Animal Product
• Plant/Vegetative Products
• Ecological functions
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29. Improvement in breed
• The wild gene materials can be used to
increase the power of resistance, age and
producing capacity of the local species like
animals, birds and other vegetation's.
• But the research and investigation is required
to produce the better quality of hybrids
30. Tourism development
Indoneisa is really very beautiful country in the
world. It various types of the cultural, social
natural monuments of Indonesia are inviting
and welcoming the tourists. It may be the
destination point for the international tourists
who like fun and adventure with the research
and observation the nature
31. Economic development
The biodiversity provides the basic and raw
materials for human life and industries as well.
So, it is the source for life supporting goods such
as food, cloth, shelter, medicine, entertainment
etc.
Therefore, the biodiversity should be conserved
and promoted for the development of the
economic sector of the country
32. Natural Beauty and Scenes
The biodiversity has made the environment
beautiful and romantic. There are found many
species of the animal and plants with the
different colors, size, shape, nature, favorability
and reactions. Beside, nature itself is a source of
pleasure having valuable natural scene
33. Agricultural product
The crops like paddy, wheat, maize, barley etc
are the main foods of people. The source of
these food is the agricultural biodiversity. In the
ancient time, people brought the useful crops
from the forest and cultivated to produce food
for them.
Then, they selected best seeds to get high yield.
This process contributed in the development of
best agricultural crops, which are the source of
food for people
34. Conservation of soil
The varieties of the plants along with the trees
capture the soil and prevent it from erosion .
The soil is the source for the production of the
foods for animals and human kinds.
35. Environment balance
The biodiversity helps for the environmental
balance. The environment is the combination of
the natural, biological, social, economic and
physical aspects . The biological aspects is one of
the important aspects of the environment which
has made the environment sustainable
36. Conservation of Watershed
The plants and vegetation help to conserve the
source of water and watershed. The plants
absorb water which helps to keep greenery of
the land. The plants and vegetation reduce the
evaporation process , due to which the water
gets collected under the soil
37. Animal Products
The biodiversity helps to fulfill the various needs
of the people from the animals. The different
parts of the animals can be used for the various
purposes. The products like wool, milk, meat,
labor and raw materials from the animals satisfy
the people with fun and adventure.
38. Plant/Vegetative Production
The biodiversity also provides the various
vegetative products like flowers, fruits, timber,
raw material, colors, paper, medicine, herbs,
textile, furniture and other necessary goods .
These products also fulfill the needs and wants
of the people .
39. Ecological functions
The biodiversity plays a vital role in the
ecological functions. It is very important to
maintain food chain and various other natural
processes . It maintains the climate, regulates
and supplies water and increases the fertility of
the soil. It also decomposes the waste materials
40. Ecological functions
The biodiversity plays a vital role in the
ecological functions. It is very important to
maintain food chain and various other natural
processes . It maintains the climate, regulates
and supplies water and increases the fertility of
the soil. It also decomposes the waste materials
41. Conservative Measures of Biodiversity :
Conservative measures of biodiversity Provision
of laws Public awareness Program conduction
Preservation of national resource Pollution
control People’s participation