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Biodiversity and Conservation — Revision Notes
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Introduction to Biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to 'the variety and variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur'
- It represents the totality of genes, species and ecosystems of a region
- Term popularized by sociobiologist Edward Wilson to describe combined diversity at all levels of biological organization
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Magnitude of Biodiversity
- Currently known species: 1.7-1.8 million (less than 15% of actual number)
- Predicted total species: 5-50 million
- Insects comprise 61% of known species
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Levels of Biodiversity
- Three hierarchical levels: Genetic, Species, and Community/Ecosystem diversity
- Genetic diversity: variation in genes, alleles, and chromosomes within and between species
- Species diversity: variety in number and richness of species in a region
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Gradients and Patterns of Biodiversity
- Biodiversity increases from high to low latitude (poles to equator)
- Tropical regions have favorable conditions throughout the year
- Temperate regions have severe climate with short growing periods
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Key Concepts
Biodiversity refers to the varietyDescribed by the equation log SBiodiversity increases from poles to equatorExtinction occurs through three processesConservation of species in their natural
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