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goblinko [34]
3 years ago
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What is biodiversity and why does it matter?

Biology
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V125BC [204]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

The concept includes every species of bacteria, virus, plant, fungi, and animal, as well as the diversity of genetic material within each species. It also encompasses the diverse ecosystems the species make up and the ongoing evolutionary processes that keep them functioning and adapting.

Explanation:

Anon25 [30]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Biodiversity maintains the natural balance of ecosystems and every species has its niche. Species depend on each other in order to thrive from cockroaches to squirrel monkeys to pygmy elephants—and even the many of us who live in cities.

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