Ecosystem Impacts of Biodiversity

Definition

This refers to how the variety of life forms within an ecosystem can affect its health and function. A diverse ecosystem is generally more resilient and adaptable to changes.

Related terms

Biodiversity:

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems such as food, water, air purification etc.

Habitat Destruction:

The process by which natural habitat is damaged or destroyed to such an extent that it no longer supports the species present.