Ecology- Organisms And Populations(Diversity Of Living Organisms)

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<li><strong>Organism</strong>: Individual living entity</li>
<li><strong>Population</strong>: Group of individuals of the same species</li>
<li><strong>Community</strong>: All populations of different species in a particular area</li>
<li><strong>Ecosystem</strong>: Community along with its physical environment</li>
<li><strong>Biosphere</strong>: Sum total of all ecosystems on Earth</li>
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<li>Understanding the natural world and how organisms interact with their environment</li>
<li>Conservation and management of biodiversity</li>
<li>Predicting and mitigating the impacts of human activities on ecosystems</li>
<li>Identifying and solving environmental issues</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Definition of Ecology $\rightarrow$ Levels of Organization in Ecology $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Importance of Studying Ecology </span> $\rightarrow$ Scope and Branches of Ecology $\rightarrow$ Components of an Ecosystem </footer>

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<li><strong>Scope of Ecology</strong>:
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<li>Studies interactions at individual, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels</li>
<li>Integrates knowledge from various disciplines</li>
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<li><strong>Branches of Ecology</strong>:
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<li>Population Ecology</li>
<li>Community Ecology</li>
<li>Ecosystem Ecology</li>
<li>Conservation Ecology</li>
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<li><strong>Biotic Factors</strong>:
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<li>Living organisms (producers, consumers, decomposers)</li>
<li>Interactions between species (predation, competition, mutualism)</li>
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<li><strong>Abiotic Factors</strong>:
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<li>Non-living components (temperature, sunlight, water availability, soil type)</li>
<li>Physical and chemical factors that influence organisms in an ecosystem</li>
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<li><strong>Estimated number of species on Earth</strong>: 8.7 million to 30 million</li>
<li>Only a small fraction of species have been identified and described</li>
<li>Numerous species remain undiscovered, especially in tropical regions</li>
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<li><strong>Taxonomy</strong>: Science of classifying organisms into hierarchical groups</li>
<li>Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species</li>
<li><strong>Binomial Nomenclature</strong>: Two-part naming system for species (Genus species)</li>
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<li><strong>Environmental Factors</strong>:
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<li>Availability of resources (water, food, shelter)</li>
<li>Temperature, humidity, light, and other abiotic factors</li>
<li>Suitable habitat and ecological niches</li>
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<li><strong>Biotic Factors</strong>:
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<li>Interactions with other species (predation, competition, mutualism)</li>
<li>Disease and parasites</li>
<li>Availability of mates</li>
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<li><strong>Dispersal</strong>:
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<li>Ability of organisms to move from one place to another</li>
<li>Migration patterns and seasonal movements</li>
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<li><strong>Adaptations</strong>:
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<li>Specialized traits and behaviors that enhance survival and reproduction</li>
<li>Physiological, morphological, and behavioral adaptations</li>
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<li><strong>Human Activities</strong>:
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<li>Habitat destruction and fragmentation</li>
<li>Pollution and climate change</li>
<li>Introductions of non-native species</li>
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<li><strong>Exponential Growth</strong>:
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<li>Idealized model of population growth under unlimited resources and space</li>
<li>Equation: dN/dt = rN</li>
<li>Example: Bacteria population with abundant nutrients</li>
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<li><strong>Logistic Growth</strong>:
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<li>Realistic model that accounts for limited resources and environmental resistance</li>
<li>Equation: dN/dt = rN(1 - N/K)</li>
<li>Example: Wildlife population in a closed ecosystem</li>
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<li><strong>Carrying Capacity</strong>:
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<li>Maximum number of individuals that an environment can support</li>
<li>Determines the stability of a population</li>
<li>Influenced by resource availability, competition, and limiting factors</li>
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<li><strong>Density-dependent Factors</strong>:
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<li>Factors that affect population growth based on population size/density</li>
<li>Examples: Competition for resources, predation, disease</li>
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<li><strong>Density-independent Factors</strong>:
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<li>Factors that affect population growth regardless of population size/density</li>
<li>Examples: Natural disasters, climate events</li>
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<li><strong>Predation</strong>:
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<li>One species (predator) hunts, captures, and feeds on another species (prey)</li>
<li>Regulates prey populations and influences community dynamics</li>
<li>Example: Wolves preying on deer</li>
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<li><strong>Competition</strong>:
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<li>Two or more individuals or species compete for limited resources</li>
<li>Can be interspecific or intraspecific</li>
<li>Example: Lions and hyenas competing for the same prey</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Population Growth Models $\rightarrow$ Population Growth Models (contd.) $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Interactions Between Species </span> $\rightarrow$ Interactions Between Species $\rightarrow$ Energy Flow in Ecosystems </footer>

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<li><strong>Mutualism</strong>:
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<li>Interaction in which both species benefit</li>
<li>Symbiotic relationship that enhances the fitness of both species</li>
<li>Example: Bees and flowers, where bees get nectar and flowers get pollination</li>
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<li><strong>Commensalism</strong>:
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<li>Interaction in which one species benefits and the other is unaffected</li>
<li>Usually involves one species using the other for support or transportation</li>
<li>Example: Barnacles attaching to whales for transportation</li>
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<li><strong>Parasitism</strong>:
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<li>Interaction in which one species (parasite) benefits while the other (host) is harmed</li>
<li>Parasites obtain nutrients from the host, potentially causing damage or disease</li>
<li>Example: Fleas feeding on dogs</li>
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<li><strong>Food Chain</strong>:
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<li>Linear sequence of organisms, showing the transfer of energy through consumption</li>
<li>Starts with a primary producer (autotroph) and ends with a top predator</li>
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<li><strong>Trophic Levels</strong>:
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<li>Positions of organisms in a food chain</li>
<li>Producers are at the first trophic level, and consumers occupy subsequent levels</li>
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<li><strong>Food Web</strong>:
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<li>Complex network of interconnected food chains</li>
<li>Represents the multiple feeding relationships within an ecosystem</li>
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<li><strong>Energy Flow</strong>:
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<li>Energy is transferred from one trophic level to another</li>
<li>Energy decreases as it moves up the food chain due to heat loss and metabolic inefficiencies</li>
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<li><strong>Ecological Pyramids</strong>:
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<li>Graphical representation of the energy flow and trophic structure in an ecosystem</li>
<li>Types: Pyramid of Numbers, Pyramid of Biomass, Pyramid of Energy</li>
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<li><strong>Biogeochemical Cycles</strong>:
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<li>Process by which elements and compounds are exchanged and recycled within an ecosystem</li>
<li>Examples: Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus cycles</li>
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<li><strong>Decomposers</strong>:
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<li>Organisms that break down organic matter and release nutrients back into the soil or water</li>
<li>Examples: Bacteria, fungi, worms</li>
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<li><strong>Importance of Nutrient Cycling</strong>:
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<li>Maintains the availability of essential elements for living organisms</li>
<li>Supports the growth of plants, which are the foundation of ecosystems</li>
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<li><strong>Ecological Succession</strong>:
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<li>Gradual process of change in the species composition and structure of an ecosystem</li>
<li>Primary Succession: Colonization of barren or lifeless areas</li>
<li>Secondary Succession: Regeneration of ecosystems after disturbances</li>
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<li><strong>Pioneer Species</strong>:
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<li>First organisms to colonize a previously unoccupied or disturbed area</li>
<li>Tolerant of harsh conditions and often modify the environment for other species</li>
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<li><strong>Climax Community</strong>:
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<li>Stable and self-sustaining community that persists over time</li>
<li>Dominant species are well-adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions</li>
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<li><strong>Importance of Succession</strong>:
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<li>Helps restore ecosystems after disturbances</li>
<li>Enhances biodiversity and ecosystem resilience</li>
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<li><strong>Stability</strong>: Diverse ecosystems are more resilient to disturbances and environmental changes</li>
<li><strong>Productivity</strong>: Biodiversity enhances the productivity of ecosystems, benefiting all species</li>
<li><strong>Ecological Services</strong>: Biodiversity provides various services, such as nutrient cycling and pollination</li>
<li><strong>Medical and Economic Resources</strong>: Many medicines and economic resources come from diverse ecosystems</li>
<li><strong>Cultural and Aesthetic Value</strong>: Biodiversity is important for cultural and recreational purposes</li>
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<li><strong>Biodiversity</strong>: Variety of life forms on Earth, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity</li>
<li>It encompasses the richness, evenness, and distribution of organisms in different habitats</li>
<li>Biodiversity is measured through species richness, species evenness, and species diversity indices</li>
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<li><strong>Genetic Diversity</strong>:
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<li>Variation in the genetic makeup of individuals within a species</li>
<li>Important for adaptation and evolution</li>
<li>Example: Different breeds of dogs</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Species Diversity</strong>:
<ul>
<li>Variety of species present in an area</li>
<li>Includes species richness (number of species) and species evenness (relative abundance of species)</li>
<li>Example: Coral reefs with a large number of species</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Ecosystem Diversity</strong>:
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<li>Variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in an area</li>
<li>Includes different ecosystems like forests, grasslands, wetlands, etc.</li>
<li>Example: Amazon rainforest with its unique ecosystem</li>
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<li><strong>Latitude</strong>:
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<li>Higher diversity near the equator compared to polar regions due to more stable climates</li>
<li>Example: Tropical rainforests have high biodiversity</li>
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<li><strong>Habitat Complexity</strong>:
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<li>More diverse habitats with a variety of niches support higher biodiversity</li>
<li>Example: Coral reefs with their complex structure</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Climate</strong>:
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<li>Stable climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall support higher biodiversity</li>
<li>Example: Tropical regions with consistent conditions</li>
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<li><strong>Disturbances</strong>:
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<li>Natural disturbances like fires and floods can create diverse habitats, promoting biodiversity</li>
<li>Example: Forests with periodic fires</li>
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<li><strong>Geographic Isolation</strong>:
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<li>Isolated habitats can lead to the evolution of unique species, increasing biodiversity</li>
<li>Example: Islands with high endemism</li>
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<li><strong>Habitat Loss and Fragmentation</strong>:
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<li>Clearing of forests, conversion of land for agriculture, urbanization</li>
<li>Fragmentation of habitats isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity</li>
<li>Example: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest</li>
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<li><strong>Overexploitation and Hunting</strong>:
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<li>Unsustainable hunting and fishing practices leading to the decline of species</li>
<li>Example: Overfishing of certain fish species</li>
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<li><strong>Pollution and Climate Change</strong>:
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<li>Pollution from industries and agriculture affects ecosystems and species</li>
<li>Climate change alters habitats, resulting in the loss of species</li>
<li>Example: Global warming impacting coral reefs</li>
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<li><strong>Invasive Species</strong>:
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<li>Introduction of non-native species that disrupt native ecosystems and outcompete native species</li>
<li>Example: Asian carp in North American waterways</li>
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<li><strong>Disease</strong>:
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<li>Outbreaks of diseases can decimate populations and threaten species</li>
<li>Example: White-nose syndrome affecting bat populations</li>
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<li><strong>Conservation Strategies</strong>:
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<li>Protected Areas: Establishing national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine protected areas</li>
<li>Habitat Restoration: Restoring degraded habitats to promote biodiversity</li>
<li>Conservation Programs: Initiatives to protect vulnerable species and their habitats</li>
<li>Sustainable Resource Use: Managing resources in a way that avoids depletion and supports biodiversity</li>
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<li><strong>International Efforts</strong>:
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<li>Conventions and Agreements: Examples include the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)</li>
<li>Biodiversity Hotspots: Identifying and conserving areas with high levels of biodiversity and endemism</li>
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<li><strong>Individual Actions</strong>:
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<li>Promoting awareness and sustainable behaviors, supporting local conservation efforts</li>
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<li><strong>Importance of Tigers</strong>:
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<li>Keystone species in their ecosystems, maintaining prey populations and habitat structure</li>
<li>Symbolic species, representing conservation challenges and efforts</li>
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<li><strong>Threats to Tigers</strong>:
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<li>Habitat loss, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict</li>
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<li><strong>Conservation Measures</strong>:
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<li>Protecting tiger habitats, establishing protected areas and corridors</li>
<li>Anti-poaching efforts and strict enforcement of wildlife laws</li>
<li>Community involvement and educating local communities about tiger conservation</li>
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<li><strong>Successes and Challenges</strong>:
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<li>Increase in tiger populations in some areas</li>
<li>Continued efforts needed to address illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss</li>
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<li><strong>Importance of Coral Reefs</strong>:
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<li>High biodiversity and productivity, supporting numerous species</li>
<li>Protection of coastlines, providing habitat and nursery areas</li>
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<li><strong>Threats to Coral Reefs</strong>:
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<li>Climate change, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, pollution, overfishing</li>
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<li><strong>Conservation Measures</strong>:
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<li>Marine protected areas and coral reef management</li>
<li>Reducing pollution and addressing climate change</li>
<li>Promoting sustainable fishing practices and reducing destructive fishing methods</li>
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<li><strong>Successes and Challenges</strong>:
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<li>Some coral reef areas showing signs of recovery and resilience</li>
<li>Ongoing degradation and the need for global action to protect coral reefs</li>
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<li>Ecology studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.</li>
<li><strong>Levels of organization in ecology</strong>: organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere.</li>
<li>Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms and is essential for ecosystem stability and productivity.</li>
<li><strong>Types of biodiversity</strong>: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.</li>
<li>Factors influencing biodiversity include latitude, habitat complexity, climate, disturbances, and geographic isolation.</li>
<li><strong>Threats to biodiversity</strong>: habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, climate change, invasive species, and diseases.</li>
<li>Conservation measures include protected areas, habitat restoration, conservation programs, and sustainable resource use.</li>
<li><strong>Case studies</strong>: conservation of tigers and coral reefs.</li>
<li>Individual actions and international efforts are essential for biodiversity conservation.</li>
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