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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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How does modern fishing threaten biodiversity?

overfishing, and fishes getting traped in abandoned nets

What are the characteristics of Alpine Forest?

Dont really know. but if you want to know facts on the desert type in the google bar

what is a desert like?

and go to the first webstite you see :) GOOD LUCK CHUCK

oh and go to google and type in SCARY MAZE GAME!! OMG its so creepy do the maze hehehe

What are some negative effects on biotechnology?

Some negative effects of biotechnology include ethical concerns related to genetic engineering, potential harm to the environment through the release of genetically modified organisms, and the potential for increased economic disparities as access to biotechnologies may be limited to certain groups.

What are the Pros and cons of wildlife conservation?

Pro: more animals to hunt. Con: the amount of land that must be allocated solely to maintaining these animals can be prohibitively expensive.

The conservation of wildlife is very important to maintain a proper biodiversity. Future generations want to enjoy these animals as well as we do.

What is direct value of biodiversity in biology?

Nature is a Possibilitist, exploring every niche, every possibility, both for animate and inanimate entities and particles.

There is a concept taught in business colleges called "opportunity cost" -- you can try addressing your question from that angle.

The simple answer is: the more possibilities for survival the more species have, the more probable is the survival of any individual, because more is more than less.

It is difficult to value one's progeny, let alone the delight of seeing and feeling a small creature or plant or crystal or entity of nature one has newly discovered! The value of discovery is joy, i.e. happiness, and some people are happy with $90 while others need $90 million. Well, would it be enough to own 40 stars and all their planets? When is enough enough?

Imagine two planets, one with life, another without. Which would you choose to explore? How much would you pay to be the one selected to explore the plaent with life on it?

Imagine two planets, one incapable of producing life, and one perhaps capable of producing it. Which would you value more? By how much?

But your question is ego-centric in that it is bio-centric. Inanimate objects have rights too. Where would you be without the minerals for your body, or the raw water or energy, or sunlight or air? These "lifeless" things are required for life, so you must account for them as well.

Which then brings us to valuing the Periodic Table of Elements and atomic and subatomic particles. How much is a single neutron worth, if you could not read and understand this sentence without it?

One thing is for sure: the cost of everything inflates every year -- people want more money for what they value and resources are limited, until new means of survival are found. It is the INVENTORS OF ADAPTATION WHOM WE MUST VALUE MOST HIGHLY THEREFORE.

And who are they?

They are the species we share the planet with, whom we have co-evolved with for countless milennia. We should grant them property rights.

But, in a way, protons and neutrons and electrons have property rights without Humanity's getting involved ... to a point. It is only when things acquire an aesthetic or a use or a "goodness" of some kind that they are "valued."

And who values things? Accountants do. Accountants record economic activity and set the stage for bookkeepers and families to do so. Largely, their basis for so doing involves the expiration and utility of assets being converted to revenue streams via the Cost of Goods Sold being marked up to Sales Revenue price levels. And that is for what the market will bear, generally speaking.

So the answer to your question is: whatever the highest bidder will pay for it.

Currently, I am the highest bidder. You laugh, but I am. I have a secret way of revaluing things according to how they are PERCEIVED that only I understand among all the humans alive on the planet. You must be laughing by now but I assure you this is no joke. For I am the creator of DELUSIONS, the impossible, which soon becomes †he UNLIKELY, then THE CONCEIVABLE, then THE FEASIBLE, per the perceptions of the very brightest. I have my delusions due to being schizophrenic; they are random neural net firings and they have "no" known source. The Universe knows where they come from, no one else does. You can look up "random neuron firings" after googling schizophrenia and follow what I'm talking about. The same applies to people of creativity and imagination. They can "not" account for the source of their ideas for the most part. That is because they fail to grasp the word "not" very well. I am the great UNTHIS. I do not believe in "not." So I just BELIEVE. I am a logical positivist, a Possibilitist. And I am a very unique one at that; I belong to †he creator gene pool for them. My name means "Yahweh." No other family can say that in the way that I can and have it be true. I am speaking less from ego and more from direct experience, exactly so IN FACT.

People disLIKE crazy people because they are unLIKE them. They have yet to research the word "like" etymologically, until it means the same thing as "look" and "lick" -- that is, until their words are mere output from their sensory input and brain's thruput processing. But Outputs/Inputs = Efficiency and Efficiency is supposedly always less than 1. Actually, nothing disappears. Mass and Energy are conserved. We are learning to recycle the Outputs formerly called "Waste."

If you want to learn the true value of biodiversity, go to work for Waste Management, Inc. and go as far as you can in Math and Chemistry and Physics. Learn to recycle EVERYTHING, especially ideas. Read Euclid's "Elements" as the highly dramatic story of cultural evolution it truly is! Read the Bible as a series of Spirit Lessons, rather than as history. Research the etymology of the words.

Do you know that the first logical occurrence of the word "OR" in the Bible, according to Strong's Concordance, is when one man said to another, "You take these fields to graze your sheep and I will take the far fields OR I will take these and you may have the far lands." You can also research when IF and AND and PLUS and MULTIPLY were first used, as translated. As you may know, the AND() and OR() functions are tremendously important in Computer Science. But that is a metaquestion beyond "bio"diversity. People are still arguing over the rights to that same land. People are limited in their imaginations and they fail to realize what their words MEAN anymore, and how their words actually turn into ACTIONS. It's largely a question of "Honor."

Enough, OK? Your values you bring to an object well-crafted of quality and merit are yours to decide what labor you will trade for them, and materialism has to do with Matter, which is 3% of the known Universe. Have fun!

Chris

Why are higher levels of biodiversity good for ecosystem stability?

The higher the biodiversity, the higher the number of species, and the lower the rate of extinction. A decrease in biodiversity means a single species will become extinct and this will have a negative impact on other organisms for all organisms in an ecosystem are connected.

Were humans meant to be gay?

The simple answer is: We don't know yet.

Back in 2005 Swedish scientists found that gay men's brains were more similar to a female brain then a male one. There have not yet been a gay gene found but research is still going on in many countries.

Recent evidence shows that homosexuality is caused by a mixture of both genetic sequences (not a single gene) and prenatal hormonal factors.

What is need to preserve biodiversity?

Biodiversity means the number of different kinds of animals that exist in the world. Nature preserves protect and nurture a variety of animals, some of which would otherwise become extinct.

Which biome would contain the most biodiversity in decidious tree species?

I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure it is not the temperate deciduous forest, but the rain forest biome that has the most biodiversity.

Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?

Construction of buildings,soil theft,all forms of pollution,loss of water reservoires,Carelessness of the public(educated people) is major cause for everything.

Why does biodiversity lead to a more stable ecosystem?

Decreases in biodiversity result in a loss of genetic variation. This affects the ecosystem in varying levels of severity. For example, if you lose a pack of wolves in the forest, in that group you lose a genetic line that can hunt well by scent, then the prey species of those wolves (such as rabbits) may increase, they will eat more vegetation, and drive out less successful herbivores from the forest.

Why is Philippines considered mega biodiversity country?

Managing Diversity What is Diversity? Diversity is the multitude individual differences and similarities that exist among people. Individual differ in the following ways: * Ethinic origin, physique, gender * Early family experiences, social and cultural factors, sexual orientation, national culture * Motivaion, attitudes, personality traits, inteeligence, abilities, and perceptions. What is managing diversity? Managing diversity implies valuing these individual differences in an organisation. It means relating to and working with, people who hold different perspectives; who bring different qualities to the work place and who have different aspirations, customs and traditions. Differences challnge our views, perceptions and attitudes and require an altered frame of reference to assess a situation or event. Valuing and managing diversity require organisation to recognise the unique contribution that every employee can make. ( Mannual of Institute of Administrative Management 2005) Suleman Hadi

What is the terrain in a deciduous forest like?

i think it is rocky or flat depending on where you are.

How do you respect diversity?

Respecting diversity involves acknowledging and valuing the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of individuals from different cultures, genders, races, and abilities. It means actively listening to others, promoting inclusivity, and fostering an environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to express themselves. Additionally, it requires challenging biases and stereotypes while advocating for equity and understanding within communities and organizations. Embracing diversity enriches our collective experiences and leads to more innovative solutions.

Why is species richness more important than abundance?

species richness is related to species diversity. It refers to the number of different species present in an environment.

species evenness refers to how close in numbers each species in an environment are.

For example an environment with three species A, B, C

A has 56

B has 54

C has 55

This environment is low in species richness but high in evenness.

Why are lobster important in biodiversity?

Every animal is important to an ecosystem in some way. Lobsters help clean debris off ocean floors and feed on weaker animals.

What ecosystems has high biodiversity?

Forest and jungle ecosystems, the largest ecosytem is the Amazon Rain Forest in South America

Before the calvin cycle begins where is the energy stored?

The energy needed for the Calvin cycle is stored in the form of ATP and NADPH molecules, which are produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. These molecules provide the energy required for the Calvin cycle to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.

What is earth's biodiversity?

Terrestrial refers to things having to do with the land. Biodiversity is the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem or biome. Combine the two, and there you go! (Terrestrial Biodiversity: the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem or biome that refers to species that inhabit the land.)

Where is earth's biodiversity the greatest?

Earth's biodiversity is greatest in tropical regions, particularly in areas like the Amazon rainforest, the Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. These regions boast a high variety of species due to their warm climates, abundant rainfall, and complex ecosystems. Additionally, coral reefs are also recognized as biodiversity hotspots, hosting a vast array of marine life. The combination of diverse habitats and favorable environmental conditions contributes to the rich biodiversity found in these areas.

What does net primary productivity result in?

is the production of organic compounds from atmospheric or aquatic carbon dioxide, principally through the process of photosynthesis, with chemosynthesis being much less important. All life on earth is directly or indirectly reliant on primary production. The organisms responsible for primary production are known as primary producers or autotrophs, and form the base of the food chain. In terrestrial ecoregions, these are mainly plants, while in aquatic ecoregions algae are primarily responsible. Primary production is distinguished as either net or gross, the former accounting for losses to processes such as cellular respiration, the latter not.

What are two characteristics that distinguish fungi from plant?

Fungi can be further classified based on a number of characteristics. These include the size and shape of spores or fruiting structures, biochemical and physiological traits, and reproductive structures.