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Biodiversity is the variety of all forms of life and it is essential to the existence and proper functioning of all ecosystems.
- Biodiversity supports habitats for all species by providing many unique environments in which species can exist; these include ecosystems of all types and sizes, rare ecosystems, and corridors between habitats.
- Biodiversity supports food security and sustained livelihoods through overall genetic diversity.
- Biodiversity has greatly contributed to modern medicine and advancements in human health research and treatment.
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Why should we conserve biodiversity?
Updated OnNov 3, 2023
TopicBiodiversity and Conservation
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
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