Diversity of life – Biodiversity
Biodiversity is not the same as species diversity
Biodiversity is a term you read in many places, but what exactly does it mean? In simple terms, biodiversity is the variety of life on earth. Many people use the term species diversity as a synonym for biodiversity, but this falls short. High biodiversity not only refers to the fact that there are many species of living organisms (e.g. animals, plants, fungi), but also to the fact that there is great genetic diversity among them. There is also a third component: the diversity of habitats. To explain these three forms of biodiversity to you in more detail, more Flora Stories will follow in the coming weeks, which will take a closer look at the individual forms. Don’t miss them!
Loss of biodiversity
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