Biodiversity

What is it? 

To me, biodiversity is how many different species of plants, animals, fungi, and all other living organisms a given region has. It is also how rich and diverse an area is in different species. It can also be how the different species interact with one another and how they make up a certain ecosystem and how they contribute to the biosphere. 

Importance: 

Biodiversity is extremely important on all levels, not just locally. However, it is still important to all local ecosystems because each species plays a critical role and fills a niche in their respective ecosystems. without some species of predators, there can be an overpopulation problem of prey which can cause harm to landscapes and wipe out food supplies for other species. Biodiversity is also important at the global level because different species such as birds and insects migrate and do not stay in now place all year. these species play important roles in multiple ecosystems and help out in many places.