Associated with keystone species and so they are very important to an ecosystem...significantly contribute the survival of other species in the ecosystem... and so while protecting umbrella species you indirectly protect others as well.
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What is the difference between Alpha and Beta Diversity?
Alpha diversity is the number of different species locally, whereas Beta diversity is the level of difference between alpha and regional diversity...
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What are the three ways of Measuring Biodiversity?
Indicator Species, Surrogate Species and using quadrats/instruments in the field along with counting techniques
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Describe an Indicator Species (what is needed...) ?
A species that indicates the level or state of something e.g. if it is polluted. Must be easy to measure, accessible and sensitive to change...
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What is a surrogate species?
Groups of species or types of organisms that are representative of multiple other species?
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What are the 5 factors that influence the distribution and differences in biodiversity globally?
Climate, Wealth of human populations, Coast Lines, Barriers and the environmental condition
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