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ladessa [460]
3 years ago
15

1) Define biodiversity in your own words: 2) Why is biodiversity important?

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1 answer:
Natali [406]3 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

1.) Biodiversity is variety in an ecosystem and the living things inside of it. It means all the different species and creatures that live on the planet.

2.) Biodiversity is important because it provides vital ecosystem functions such as soil fertilization, nutrient recycling, pest and disease regulation, erosion control, and crop and tree pollination. Each species ina n ecosystem has a role to play.

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