This refers to the variation in

genomes inherited within and

between populations. A highly
biodiverse site is one which
contains
rare
genes
and
combinations of genes which
are worth conserving.

It is the variety and

abundance
of
different
species and organisms in a
site
or
habitat.
For
example,
Ecuador
is
famous for high species
Taxonomic diversity (a precise
measurement
of
species
diversity) also considers the
interactions
and
relations
between species. For instance a
place with two species of birds
and one species of lizard has a
higher taxonomic diversity than
a site with three species of
birds; therefore, it also has

Species
Diversit

The number of species

living
on
Earth
is
estimated between 5
million to nearly 100
million; it is impossible
to get an exact figure
due to the fact many

Genetic
Diversity

BIODIVERSI

Ecosystem

This refers to the variety

of
habitats
and
environmental parameters
within a specific region.
For
instance,
a
high
diversity landscape may
contain
patches
of
grasslands,
wetlands,

Ecosystem
diversity
can be measured as
long as a consistent
set of criteria is used
to define communities.

New genetic variation is

produced in organisms by
recombination
(rearrangement of genes)
and
mutations
on
individual organisms.