Question

Give three examples of the range of variations that you see in life-forms around you.

Answer 1

Biodiversity:

1. The variety of differences and variability of life on earth is called biological diversity or biodiversity.
2. Biodiversity measures the variation at the species level, genetic level, and ecosystem level.

The range of variations observed in daily life are:

Variation in size -

Organisms range from small microscopic organisms like bacteria to giant whales and trees.

Variation in color -

1. Organisms vary greatly in color, some worms are even transparent or colorless.
2. In plants, different colored pigments are found.

Variation in life span -

1. Different organisms have a variable life span.
2. A cow lives about 15-20 years, while a parrot might live up to 140 years.
3. Similarly, bacteria might live only for a few hours, and trees like Peepal trees live for thousands of years.