Biodiversity

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Biodiversity
The measure of how varied an ecosystem is.
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Genetic Diversity
The variation of alleles within a species.
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Species Diversity
The number of different species and the abundance of each species in an area.
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Habitat Diversity
The number of different habitats in an area.
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Species
A group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring.
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Habitat
The area inhibited by a species.
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Sampling
Taking a sample or samples of (something) for analysis.
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Systematic Sample
Samples are taken at fixed intervals, often along a line.
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Oppurtunistic Sample
Samples are chosen by the investigator.
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Stratified Sample
Different areas in a habitat are identified and sampled separately in proportion to their part of the habitat as a whole.
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Species Richness
Number of different species in an area.
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Species Evenness
The measurwe of relative abundance of each species in the area.
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Polymorphism
A locus that has two or more alleles.
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Keystone Species
A species that other species are entirely dependent on. If there is a loss of the keystone species, it can have a drastic effect.
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Monoculture
Growing a single variety of a single crop.
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Ex-situ Conservation
Protecting a species by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat and placing it in a new location.
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In-situ Conservation
Protecting species in their natural habitat.
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The variation of alleles within a species.

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Genetic Diversity

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The number of different species and the abundance of each species in an area.

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The number of different habitats in an area.

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A group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring.

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