BRAINCAKEIndex of Diversity
Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of living organisms and the variety of ecosystems in a particular area.
Species richness is the number of different species in a particular area at a given time.
Species diversity refers to the number of different species and the number of individuals of that species within a community.
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Key terms in this lesson
- gene
- A length of DNA that codes for a polypeptide or a functional RNA molecule, at a specific locus on a chromosome.
- species
- A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
More in Biodiversity
- Taxonomy
- Domain
- Kingdoms
- Phylogeny
- Example Index of Diversity
- Species Diversity and Ecosystems
- The Impact of Agriculture
- Balancing Conservation and Farming
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