3. Ecosystem diversity:- Ecosystem diversity refers to the range of life forms in a given terrain or locale and the ecological processes that make them function. Ecosystem diversity is often evaluated through measures of the diversity of the constituent species, the relative abundance of different species as well as contemplation of the type of species. Ecosystem is the amalgamation of communities of living things with the physical environment in which they live. Ecosystem diversity is the array
Reef Ecosystem", 2012). One of their main functions is to stockpile a large amount of sand to beaches, be a great patron to the commercial fisheries industry, and larger contributor of medicine because of the organisms’ ability to carry chemical compounds. It also supports tourism in the likes of snorkeling and Scuba-diving. According to "Importance of Coral Reefs" (n.d.), “Functions of Coral are important for many different reasons aside from supposedly containing the most diverse ecosystems on
Biological resources provided by the Earth play essential role in economic and social development of the humans. Therefore, it is of great importance to acknowledge an enormous value of biological diversity both to present and future generations. However, ecosystems and species have never been under such threat as they are nowadays. Loss of species caused by human activities continues at an alarming rate (CBD, 2014). As a reaction to the seriousness of the problem, in November 1988 the United Nations
essential keystone species. In an ecosystem there are multiple keystone species. These species are vital to the balance of life, food, and new species management. A keystone species shapes the environment for all of the animals in the ecosystem. A keystone species can accomplish this in a variety of ways. It can either create a burrow for itself and other animals can use that space. An example of this is the alligator. Another way keystone species help the ecosystem is regulating the population of
There are two types of conservation methods namely in-situ and ex-situ conservations. Let us discuss the different conservation methods along with their importance. (a) In situ conservation: The conservation of species in their natural habitat or natural ecosystem is known as in situ conservation. In the process, the natural surrounding or ecosystem is protected and maintained so that all the constituent species (known or unknown) are conserved and benefited. The factors which are detrimental to the
fen, peatlandor water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters. (Millennium ecosystem assessment, 2005). Wetlands provide significant economic, social and cultural benefits. Like primary products such as pastures, timber and fish and support recreational and tourist activities. Wetlands also help reduce the impacts from storm damage
both the economy and the ecosystem. While it is hard to put a dollar value on the benefits of coral reefs, according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) it is estimated that coral reefs provide a worldwide annual income of 30 billion dollars EVERY YEAR. These reefs are not only eye candy, but also a source of income for millions of people across the globe. Besides being important for the economy, coral reefs are also very important to the ecosystem, providing homes to 25% of
seawater which in return produces acids. This research is about how OA affects environmental conditions of marine ecosystem and global elemental cycles. Different research approaches are discussed to know the effects of OA to our environment, ecosystem and marine organisms. Objectives: • The main objective of this research is to know about the ocean acidification and its impacts on ecosystem and marine organism • To understand different solutions about ocean acidification • Control carbon dioxide concentration
generations. Microorganisms constitute an important component of an ecosystem and form a natural resource of immense value. Isolation, identification and maintenance of this microbial wealth are considered essential to understand the ever increasing problems of human and also to find suitable cost effective solution to them. Algal members can grow in all sorts of habitats and form successful constituent of fresh water ecosystem. Depending on the adaptation to environment most micro logical members
Ecosystem services are free benefits humans get from nature and it is crucial to understand and value the critical functions natural systems provide us. Ecosystems perform many services that are taken for granted and theref¬ore not valued in money. Examples are microorganism’s release of nutrients, their degradation of pollutants in air, soil and water, pollination of insects and vegetation, and water-regulating effects. Knowledge of the importance of different species and interaction works and what