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Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety of life in a place, including plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. A rich variety of life helps ecosystems stay healthy and strong.

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Scientists have named more than a million species, but many more are still undiscovered.

All about Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety of life in a place, including plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. A rich variety of life keeps ecosystems healthy and strong.

Scientists have named more than a million species.

A place with lots of different living things is said to have high biodiversity. Each species has a role to play in its ecosystem, and they depend on one another.

When biodiversity is high, ecosystems are more stable and better able to recover from problems like disease or drought. Losing a species can affect many others, so protecting habitats and wildlife helps keep the whole web of life healthy.

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Real-life uses of Biodiversity

  • Protecting habitats
  • Studying ecosystems
  • Planting native plants

Frequently asked questions about Biodiversity

What does biodiversity mean?

The variety of life in a place.

Why is it important?

It keeps ecosystems healthy.