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Biodiversity
This category is for questions about biodiversity, or species diversity, which is composed of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
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What are some of the disadvantages of hybridization?
ADVANTAGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1)More nutritious produce.
2)Cheaper to grow.
3)Larger flowers, fruits or vegetables.
4)More adapted to new conditions.
DISADVANTAGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1)Non-specific labeling occur.
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What do you do if your wife shites on your head twice a day?
If this is happening, it's important to address it. Have an open and honest conversation with your wife to understand why this is occurring and seek professional help if needed. Setting boundaries and finding a mutually respectful solution is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship.
Cultural diversity refers to the presence of a variety of cultural groups within a society. It encompasses different customs, traditions, languages, and beliefs that coexist and contribute to the richness and uniqueness of a community. Embracing cultural diversity promotes understanding, tolerance, and respect for people from all backgrounds.
Why overpopulation leads to loss of biodiversity?
Overpopulation leads to habitat destruction as more land is cleared for human settlement and resources, resulting in loss of biodiversity. Increased demand for food and resources also puts pressure on ecosystems, leading to overexploitation of natural resources and disruption of ecological balance, contributing to the decline of species and loss of biodiversity.
What statement describes a situation that leads to stability within an ecosystem?
Which Statement describes a situation that leads to stability within an ecosystem? a) Carbon dioxide and water are released only by abiotic sources in the ecosystem.
b)Interactions between biotic and abiotic components regulate carbon dioxide
c) Animals provide the oxygen used by plants, and plants provide the nitrogen needed by animals.
d) Organisms provide all the necessary energy for the maintenance of the ecosystem
Interactions between biotic and abiotic components regulate carbon dioxide
interactions between biotic and abiotic components regulate carbon dioxide and water levels
Where on earth would you find the greatest biodiversity?
In general, biodiversity globally is high in the Tropical World
of the humid tropics (most especially in tropical rainforests where more than half of all species are found) and in the extremely infertile Unenriched World
of the ancient arid landmasses of Australia and Southern Africa. Biodiversity is much lower in the geologically young and cool Enriched World
which basically corresponds to the extratropical northern and western hemispheres, plus New Zealand (which can very easily be thought of as part of the Western Hemisphere though it is on the other side of the International Date Line).
Although it is popularly though that high biodiversity relates to the more “benign†and less demanding environment in hot climates, recent research by Michael Huston of the University of Texas in “Biological diversity, soils, and economics†and “Precipitation, soils, NPP, and biodiversity: resurrection of Albrecht's curveâ€, Australian ecologist Tim Flannery in The Future Eaters
plus Jason Weir and Dolph Schluter in “The latitudinal gradient in recent speciation and extinction rates of birds and mammals†show that these are misconceptions.
Flannery and Huston both demonstrate that owing to the roughly four orders of magnitude greater age of their soils (except in the volcanic regions of the Pacific Rim), the productivity of the Tropical and Unenriched Worlds is very much less than those of the Enriched World of the extratropical northern and western hemispheres. Weir and Schluter show that speciation rates are much lower in the Tropical World than in the depauperate fauna of the Enriched. One would presume that with their extreme geological stability the Unenriched World of Australia and Southern Africa would have still lower speciation rates than the humid tropics
. This is especially true when one considers that many birds and mammals in Australia and Southern Africa require so much labour for reproduction that most adults must serve as “helpers at the nest†rather than reproduce on their own, which acts as an extremely severe limiter on potential dispersal.
All these indicators point to the higher diversity of the Tropical and Unenriched Worlds as being due to reduced interspecific competition
compared to the young and highly productive Enriched World. Soils of an infertility universal in all of the Unenriched and most of the Tropical World are exceedingly rare in the Enriched World - occurring only in a few areas of exceptionally nutrient-poor parent materials
like ultrabasic rocks (serpentines, peridotites) - and then only outside of glaciation limits within which intrazonal parent materials are converted to highly fertile zonal soils. (In this context, it’s notable that the most northerly major biodiversity hotspot in the Klamath Basin is one of the major occurrences of serpentines in the world, as is the very rich tropical hotspot of New Caledonia).
In the Tropical and Unenriched World resources are so scarce in unfertilised environments that co-operation rather than competition tends to be the rule to allow plants to obtain the minimal nutrition possible on these soils. The absence of competition reduces extinction rates to a fraction of the level observed throughout the Enriched World: in essence, the creation of biodiversity occurs in the Enriched World, but it is rapidly pooled into reservoirs in the Tropical World, and the Unenriched retains older species (marsupials, mousebirds) dating from periods when its ecological conditions were globally general.
Yes, a maintained ecosystem supports biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources for various organisms to thrive. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the number and variety of species within that specific geographic region.
Who is the youngest 2 from diversity?
Nathan Ramsey is the youngest member of the dance group Diversity.
Viruses are called a biological puzzle explain giving reasons?
Viruses are considered a biological puzzle because they display characteristics of both living and non-living entities. They require a host to reproduce but lack metabolic machinery of their own. They can also mutate rapidly, making them difficult to study and treat effectively.
Removing a species for captive breeding helps prevent extinction by establishing a backup population to reintroduce into the wild if needed. This maintains genetic diversity and prevents the loss of important ecological roles within the ecosystem, helping to preserve overall biodiversity.
List the factors and human activities disturbing the biodiversity un knowingly?
Factors disturbing biodiversity include habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, invasive species, and overexploitation of resources. Human activities such as logging, agriculture, urbanization, mining, pesticide use, and hunting often contribute to these disturbances by altering natural ecosystems and disrupting ecological balance.
How many ATP are produced from Calvin cycle?
The Calvin cycle does not directly produce ATP. However, ATP is required as an energy source for the Calvin cycle to function. ATP is typically generated through the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
Is biodiversity genetic biodiversity?
Biodiversity encompasses a range of variation, including genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Genetic biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of genes within a species or population, which is crucial for adaptation and survival. Therefore, genetic biodiversity is a component of overall biodiversity, but they are not the same thing.
What are the five main pressures on biodiversity?
The main pressures on biodiversity are habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and invasive species. These factors contribute to the loss of biodiversity around the world.
The main energy sources responsible for cycling matter through living and non-living components on Earth are sunlight and heat from the Earth's core. These energy sources drive processes such as photosynthesis in plants, which converts sunlight into chemical energy, and geothermal activities that influence nutrient cycling in soil and water bodies.
Why should we save biodiversity?
You need to protect bioversity because if you don't then animlas will not have as many fiid to eat from the 5 kingdom, Fungi, animals, Plants, Monera, Protoctista. Many animlas relie on these kingdoms to survie and by keeping these safe then animlas and farmers will have no problem growing there crops or just eating food. Some of these choses that farmers make by killing animlas just for eating there crops arev not faitr because not just you , a farmer needs to eat but a animal, a mammal needs to too.Now that is why we should protect biodiversity.
What ecosystems would you expect to have high species richness and low species richness?
|I would expect the smaller ecosystems to have a high species richness and smaller ecosystems to have low species richness because the biodiversity in the smaller ecosystem is actually larger than the larger ecosystem causing many problems in the atmosphere... which over time can cause a extinction towards many living organisms.
What is Biodiversity depletion and explain any four antropocentric causes?
Biodiversity is the extent of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Its depletion is termed as biodiversity depletion, i.e., depletion of endemic flora and fauna of a particular region.
Four anthropogenic factors responsible for biodiversity depletion are:
1. Habitat loss and its degradation
2. Introduction of non-native or alien species (to provide competition to the endemic species)
3. Over-harvesting and over-use
4. Global climatic changes (ocean warming, ozone depletion, acid-rains, tropical deforestation, etc)
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Why do you celebrate biodiversity?
We celebrate biodiversity because it is the variety of life on Earth, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem health, providing us with clean air, water, food, and other resources. By celebrating biodiversity, we recognize its importance in sustaining life and promoting resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
How many biodiversity hotspots are in India?
There are 15 biosphere reserve in India.
* The following footnotes have been necessitated by word-confusion caused by general misuse of the word biosphere. The misuse has originated from government, science, and general vicinities which should, instead, be using conventional terms such as wildlife reserves, wildlife preserve, wildlife conservation, or national parks. The word biosphere is composed of two parts: a prefix bio- which relates to 'life' and a suffix -sphere, which relates to the spherical nature of a globe (e.g., the planet). Geopolitical words in the same category are hemisphere (e.g., Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern). Hemi- being the equivalent of half (1/2), and related to a sub-division, e.g., of a sphere. --- Posted 1/23/2012
What happens during the Calvin Benson cycle?
In the Calvin-Benson cycle, also known as the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is fixed and converted into sugars using energy from ATP and NADPH generated in the light-dependent reactions. This process involves a series of enzymatic reactions that ultimately produce glucose, the primary product of photosynthesis, and regenerate the molecules needed to continue the cycle.
The term biodiversity refers to what?
Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth, including the different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity present in a given area. It is essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and ensuring the health and stability of the environment.
The two factors contributing to the diversity of species?
The two main factors contributing to the diversity of species are evolution and environmental conditions. Evolution leads to the development of new species over time through processes such as natural selection and genetic variation. Environmental conditions, such as climate, geography, and habitat diversity, play a crucial role in shaping the distribution and adaptation of species.
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Diversity is a British dance group that has performed at various events and venues around the world, including music festivals, television shows, and live tours. They are known for their energetic and dynamic performances that incorporate a mix of dance styles.
