Tag: International Day for Biological Diversity

From the Tiniest Microbe to the Largest Mammal: The Importance of Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety of life forms that exist on our planet, from the tiniest microbes to the largest mammals. It encompasses not just the number of species, but also the genetic diversity within each species, the various ecosystems they inhabit, and the ecological processes that sustain them. Biodiversity is essential to the health and …

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International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity and Ecosystems

May 22nd is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a time to reflect on the importance of different species around the globe that are threatened by human activities. Here are thoughts on preserving our biodiversity (which comes from the term “biological diversity”) and ecosystems. Our global ecosystem is home to earth’s entire collection of living …

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