Significance of Biological diversity
Biological diversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, essential for the conservation of healthy ecosystems. It encompasses the different forms of plant and animal life within specific habitats, playing a critical role in fields such as medicine and ecological studies. The range of life forms contributes to resources like medicinal plants, food security, and cultural practices. Moreover, biological diversity in various regions, such as India’s forests or specific bio-regions, supports unique environmental identities and ecological stability.
Synonyms: Biodiversity, Ecosystem diversity, Species diversity, Genetic diversity, Species richness
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The concept of Biological diversity in scientific sources
Biological diversity encompasses the variety of life forms within ecosystems, impacted by climate change and human activities, which threaten their existence. Protecting this diversity is crucial for environmental stability and resilience.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat, often referenced in relation to chemical mechanisms in biology.[1] (2) The variety of plant and animal life in a specific habitat, which provides a wealth of resources for medicinal use.[2] (3) The variety of life forms in a particular habitat, which in this context refers to the rich array of medicinal plants available in Kodaikanal hills.[3] (4) The variety of life forms, including different species of microorganisms and their unique traits, found in an ecosystem.[4] (5) The variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, which in this context refers to the rich flora of the Indian Himalayan Region.[5]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The variety of plant species in a given area, which can be significant for traditional medicine, food supply, and cultural practices.[6] (2) The variety of plant species present in the Marakanam bio-region that contribute to its rich medicinal heritage.[7] (3) The variety of life forms in the Koraput region, contributing to the rich selection of medicinal plants utilized by local tribes.[8]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The variety of life forms and ecosystems present in India’s forests, wetlands, and marine areas, contributing to its unique environmental identity.[9] (2) The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat, which is threatened by climate change and human activity.[10]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) Variations in biological organisms, in this case referring to the different bacteria present in the oral microbiome.[11]