Question

Biodiversity is key for the stability of ecosystems Explain why biodiversity is so important in an ecosystem.

Answer 1

Answer:

Biodiversity is important in ecosystems because it prevents extinction of species, allows organisms to adapt to changes in the environment and provides a wide range of materials and foods for survival. Biodiversity is categorized into species diversity, genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops.

• Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.

• Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.

• Provides biological resources such as Food, Medicinal resources, and pharmaceutical drugs, Wood products, Ornamental plants, Breeding stocks, population reservoirs, Future resources, Diversity in genes, species, and ecosystems.

•  Ecosystem services as Protection of water resources and soil, Nutrient storage, Pollution breakdown.