What Is Biodiversity? (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Variety of life in a given area
3 levels of biodiversity
3 levels of biodiversity
Ecosystem, species, & genetic diversity
Biospecies definition
Biospecies definition
Group that interbreeds to produce fertile offspring
Morphological species concept
Morphological species concept
Group sharing physical features distinguishing them from others
Genetic diversity
Genetic diversity
Genetic variation within a species
Polymorphism in biology
Polymorphism in biology
Existence of many forms within a species
Effect of inbreeding on genetic diversity
Effect of inbreeding on genetic diversity
Reduces it by increasing homozygosity
Effect of outbreeding on genetic diversity
Effect of outbreeding on genetic diversity
Maintains or increases it
Niche
Niche
Organism's role within an ecosystem
Species richness
Species richness
How many species occur in an area