Describe the different levels of biodiversity.

1. Species Diversity

● Species are a group of organisms, with similar appearance and capability to produce offspring

● The number of living organisms (plants and animals) found in a particular area is called the species biodiversity of that area.

● It is the measurement unit to assess the balance in the ecosystem

● The quantity and diversity in microorganisms are maxima among all organisms.

2. Genetic Diversity

● the variation found in different members of the same species due to the genetic unit.

● This variety is found among different population groups of one species, or different population group of different species, or between different members of a population.

● Genetic variation promotes the better ability for adaptation, hence fewer chances of extinction

● Due to genetic diversity (variation), new members of species are born

3. Ecosystem diversity

● Created by the interaction between biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components of a particular region.

● There are many ecosystems present on earth. Examples are grasslands, mountains, deserts, humid land, sea, river valley, tropics, and forests, etc.

● These ecosystems have their geographical and environmental importance, which causes variation among plants and animals.