Question

Why is biodiversity so important?

Answer 1

Biodiversity:

The term "biodiversity" refers to the variety of living species found in different habitats.

Biodiversity is important in a variety of ways:

• Economic value:

1. Humans rely on biodiversity for raw materials for both consumption and industry.
2. Many livelihoods, including those of farmers, fishermen, and forest workers, rely on biodiversity.

• Ecological life support:

Biodiversity helps ecosystems provide oxygen, clean air and water, plant pollination, pest control, wastewater treatment, and other functions.

• Scientific importance:

Biodiversity is a rich mine of systematic ecological data that helps us better comprehend the natural world and its origins.