the highest level of biodiversity in the world. The Philippines is considered as one of the seventeen mega diverse countries as well as global biodiversity hotspot. The world’s second largest archipelago country after Indonesia‚ the Philippines includes more than 7‚100 islands covering 297‚179 km2 in the westernmost Pacific Ocean. The country is one of the few nations that‚ in its entirety‚ both a hotspot and a mega diversity country‚ placing it among the top priority hotspots for global conservation
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the Drakensberg Alpine Centre and their plight for conservation. 1. Introduction: With many recent studies showing that the current global rates of biodiversity loss are cause for alarm‚ it is important to recognize regions in which biodiversity is especially high and under threat from human expansion and climate change. The combinations of biodiversity assemblages along the Escarpment form nodes of high local endemism that have contributed towards the concept of ‘centers of endemism’ in southern Africa
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3.1.1. Why does life thrive in the tropical rainforest? The tropical rainforest is very rich in water and food thus life thrives. We all know that food and water are the things that animals need the most for their survival. It also has a warm temperature due to the constant energy that the sun provides. The plants need the sunlight for the process of photosynthesis to be completed and use it to derived energy. And the plants serve as the food for some animals and these animals serve as the food
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biodiverse regions of the world and hosts three of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots - or treasure-houses - that is the Western Ghats‚ the Eastern Himalayas and Indo- Burma.Since India is home to a number of rare and threatened animal species‚ wildlife management in the country is essential to preserve these species. According to one study‚ India along with 17 mega diverse countries is home to about 60-70% of the world’s biodiversity. India‚ lying within the Indomalaya ecozone‚ is home to about
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References: Bellwood‚ D. R.‚ Connolly‚ S.R. & Hughes‚ T.P (2003). Indo-Pacific biodiversity of coral reefs: deviations from a mid-domain model. Ecology 84: 2178–2190. Bellwood‚ D. R.‚ Connolly‚ S.R.‚ Hughes‚ T.P. & Tanner‚ J. (2005). Environmental and geometric constraints on Indo-Pacific coral reef biodiversity. Ecology Letters. 8: 643–651. Blenckner‚ T. & Hillebrand‚ H. (2002). Regional and Local impact on species diversity from pattern
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Assignment: Scientific 1. Assignment: Scientific Taxonomy and Earth’s Biodiversity Paper Evonne Lakhvir University of Phoenix at Axia Assignment: Scientific page 2; Mammals: Elephants – Order: Proboscidea Rabbits and hares – Lagomorpha Three characteristics that mammals have middle ear bones (hammer‚ anvil‚ and stirrup) to assist with hearing. All mammals have hair at some point in their development which functions as insulation‚ coloring‚ and aiding in the sense of touch
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The PURA model involves four connectivities — physical‚ electronic‚ knowledge and economic — to enhance the prosperity of cluster of villages. Under physical connectivity villages will be linked to one another by road. There will also be a ring road accessible to each village. Besides roads‚ provisions for electricity and transport facilities have also been included. Digital connectivity will mean linking villages with modern telecommunication and information technology services. For example public
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island in the world and serves as the habitat for millions of different flora and fauna species‚ Madagascar really fascinates people with its astonishing biodiversity. But with the present day factors that threaten the innocent land‚ many of the rest of Madagascar’s unique creatures are at risk. Madagascar has been designated as a biodiversity hotspot. Most of its landmarks are directly vulnerable by the staggering increase of human inhabitants. The island faces massive deterioration as villagers are
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The Fynbos Biome makes up the largest part of the Cape Floral Kingdom‚ which is the smallest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. The Fynbos Biome in particular is noted for its high levels of biodiversity (the highest in world) and endemism‚ which in turn results in a high number of threatened and endangered species. The Cape Floral Kingdom was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. 2 Discussion Fynbos is found predominantly in the the South Western Cape in an area extending from just
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ECOSYSTEMS BIODIVERSITY- the variety of life on Earth and the essential interdependence of all living things. Three components of biodiversity; 1. Genetic- variety within species 2. Species- all different species 3. Ecosystems- can support diversity Advantages of biodiversity Oxygen Food Clean water Medicine Aesthetics Intrinsic vs Utilitarian value Intrinsic value is something that has value in and of itself Utilitarian value is the value something has‚ as a means
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