Biodiversity in Practice

Biodiversity in Practice

Biodiversity is the foundation of all ecosystems and a vital concern for scientists. Explore the multifaceted concept of biodiversity—its levels, patterns, and processes—while highlighting the key environmental and human factors that influence it.

Topics

  • CareerXplorer
  • species richness
  • genetic diversity
  • keystone species
  • endemic species
  • biodiversity hotspot
  • primary productivity
  • food web
  • trophic levels
  • preservation
  • restoration ecology
  • mass extinction
  • extinction rate
  • overharvesting
  • invasive species
  • habitat fragmentation
  • pollination
  • crop diversity
  • seed bank
  • mutualism
  • parasitism
  • commensalism
  • population
  • abiotic factors
  • biotic factors