Ecology

Biodiversity

생물다양성

Definition

The variety of all living organisms at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels within a given area.

Detailed Explanation

High biodiversity confers ecosystem stability — diverse communities recover faster from disturbance and provide more redundant functions. Scientists measure it at three scales: genetic diversity within populations, species richness in communities, and ecosystem variety across landscapes. Tropical rainforests, covering 6% of land, harbor over 50% of terrestrial species, making their conservation globally critical.

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