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Why is biodiversity so important?


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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.


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