Biodiversity
Leaving Cert Biology · Interactions of Life
Higher Level
The variety of living organisms in an area, covering the number of different species present and the genetic variation within them. Greater biodiversity generally makes an ecosystem more stable and better able to recover from change.
Ordinary Level
The number of different kinds of living things in an area. More biodiversity usually means a healthier habitat.
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