CHAPTER 15
Biodiversity and Conservation
CHAPTER AT A GLANCE
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity, a term introduced by sociobiologist Edward Wilson, encompasses the comprehensive diversity across all biological organizational levels. These include:
Genetic diversity: This is evident in a single species, such as the diverse genetic variations in medicinal plants like Rauwolfia vomitoria found in different Himalayan ranges. For example, India boasts over 50,000 genetically distinct strains of rice and more than 1,000 varieties of mango, each exhibiting unique characteristics.
Species diversity: This refers to the variety of species within an ecosystem. The Western Ghats, for instance, exhibit a richer diversity of amphibian species compared to the Eastern ...
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