The Importance Of Biodiversity

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Biodiversity is the diversity of all living things: plants, animals living in a particular region or area. Many think Biodiversity is just about animals and wildlife we see every day, but a big part of it is microscopic bacteria. Biodiversity is known to many as a totality of genes, species, and ecosystems of a region. There are three types of Biodiversity, genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Genetic diversity is the number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is used to distinguish one animal or specie from another as they are all genetically different. Species diversity is the number of species and amount of each specie in a particular area. This can also be called Species Richness. …show more content…

In the last 10 years, the global population has increases from 1.6 to 1.7 billion and the worlds economy has increased increases by over seven times. Biodiversity is a major resource for many different industries and companies which govern the world economy (Mondal, 2016). Essentials such as fuel sources, food supplies and medical supplies are provided and supplied as a result of Biodiversity. Forestry, hydropower and almost all vital ecosystem industries and services depend on the conservation of biodiversity. Through natural chemical removal, food distribution and many other processes biodiversity has provided over $2.9 trillion in annual benefits worldwide (Florida, 2011). It is clear that biodiversity is essential and exceptionally benefits for the world and its …show more content…

An American biologist, researcher and a former Harvard professor is known for countless work in biodiversity and the creation of the EO Wilson foundation. E.O Wilson believed that by preserving the biodiversity of an ecosystem it would improve the resilience and functionality of an ecosystem. By doing so this would result in a healthy functioning ecosystem which truly benefits all the life forms in which the ecosystem depends on (Wilson, 2017). One of E. O Wilsons biggest goals was to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of Biodiversity. With that he made the “Encyclopedia of Life”, where he informs and inspires people about the importance and significance of conserving and protecting the biodiversity and the natural world (Mission Statement, 2017). In Wilsons recent TED talk on this “Encyclopedia of Life”, he speaks about “HIPPO”. HIPPO stands for Habitat Destruction, Invasive Species, Population, Pollution, Overharvesting. HIPPO is a way of remembering and informing people about the major threats to biodiversity and factors involved in the eroding of earths biosphere (Wilson, 2007). His “Encyclopedia of Life” is his solution for this horrible man-made issue. Most importantly, it benefits the new generation of students and

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