1a Biodiversity BSN2B
1a Biodiversity BSN2B
GROUP 5 - 1A
What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity means the variety of life on
Earth, including all living things in different
environments like land, sea, and other water
systems. It includes the differences within
species, between species, and among
ecosystems.
LEVELS OF
GENES
BIODIVERSITY: Genetic Diversity
variances in the genetic content of individuals
belonging to the same species
Species Diversity
variety and abundance of distinct sorts of
individuals of a species in a given area
Ecological Variety
SPECIES numerous types of ecosystems within a
ECOSYSTEM geographical place, including both terrestrial
DIVERSITY and aquatic ecosystems
Genetic Diversity
Describes the unique characteristics and
features found in species. Specifically, it
refers to the diversity of a species' gene
pool, or diversity at the DNA level.
Species Diversity
ly by t h e n u m b er o f d iffe r en t
Determined not on
a c om m u nit y bu t a lso b y t he
species present in
ce o f e a c h s pe c ie s a n d t he
relative abundan
role they p la y in th e c om m u nit y .
r sity
levels higher
than species
refers to all E c o s y s t e m D iv e a
o variations in habitats within
levels higher This refers t
than species nlike ge ne t ic d iv e rsit y a nd sp ecies
geographic region. U
occasionally e m div er si ty ex a min es bo th
broken into diversity, ecosyst
b io log ic a l ca use s of va riet y .
numerous levels, biological drivers and non-
such as
community and er sit y is con ce rn e d w it h
ecosystem levels; Essentially, ecosyste m d iv
m m un ity pa t te rn s, t he ro le
species distributions and co
rta nt spe cie s, a nd the int er pla y
and function of impo
of species.
IMPORTANCE 2 MAIN
CATEGORIES
Biological Resources
useful resources
source of information
cultural, aesthetics and
recreational benefits
ecological services
1. Source of Food
Biodiversity in Modern Agriculture:
(i) as a source of new crops
(ii) as a source material for breeding improved
varieties
(iii) as a source of new biodegradable pesticides.
2. Medicine 10 Halamang Gamot
Biodiversity serves as a source
for numerous plants, animals, and
microorganisms that contribute
to the creation of medicines.
Different species provide
compounds used in
pharmaceuticals, offering
treatments for various illnesses.
3. Energy
Various ecosystems contribute to renewable
energy sources.
Plant species - bioenergy production
Forests and wetlands - supports sustainable
energy options.