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Biodiversity, encompassing the variety of life on Earth, is essential for ecosystem stability, providing vital resources and ecological balance. The Philippines is highlighted as a biodiversity hotspot facing significant environmental threats. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution jeopardize biodiversity, necessitating conservation efforts through protected areas and sustainable practices.

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Biodiversity and Stability Extended

Biodiversity, encompassing the variety of life on Earth, is essential for ecosystem stability, providing vital resources and ecological balance. The Philippines is highlighted as a biodiversity hotspot facing significant environmental threats. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution jeopardize biodiversity, necessitating conservation efforts through protected areas and sustainable practices.

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Introduction to Biodiversity and

Stability
• Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on
Earth, including species, ecosystems, and
genetic diversity.
• It is crucial for ecosystem stability, providing
food, medicine, and ecological balance.
• The Philippines is a biodiversity hotspot, rich
in species but facing environmental threats.
What is Stability?
• Stability in an ecosystem refers to its ability to
maintain structure and function despite
external disturbances.
• A stable ecosystem can recover from changes
like natural disasters or human activities.
• High biodiversity contributes to greater
ecosystem stability.
Adaptation and Survival of
Organisms
• Organisms develop adaptations to survive in
their environments.
• Adaptations help species cope with
environmental challenges and increase their
survival chances.
• Examples: Camouflage, mimicry, hibernation,
and migration.
Types of Adaptation
• 1. Structural Adaptation - Physical features of
an organism that enhance survival (e.g., sharp
claws, thick fur).
• 2. Behavioral Adaptation - Actions organisms
take to survive (e.g., migration, hibernation).
• 3. Physiological Adaptation - Internal body
processes that help survival (e.g., venom
production, water retention).
Ecosystem Stability and
Biodiversity
• Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience
and stability.
• High species richness and evenness contribute
to a balanced ecosystem.
• A diverse ecosystem is more likely to recover
from natural and human disturbances.
Human Impact on Biodiversity
• Deforestation, pollution, and climate change
are major threats to biodiversity.
• Habitat destruction leads to species extinction
and ecosystem imbalance.
• Overexploitation of resources disrupts
ecological harmony.
Conservation and Protection of
Biodiversity
• Conservation efforts include protected areas,
sustainable resource use, and reforestation.
• Government policies and community
initiatives play a key role in biodiversity
protection.
• Individuals can contribute by reducing waste,
planting trees, and supporting conservation
programs.

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