Importance of Biodiversity –
- Genetic diversity – Different strains of plants like rice and mango offer unique traits that can be beneficial such as resistance to diseases.
- Species diversity – Regions like western ghat showcase a wide range of amphibious high lighting the richness of species in specific areas.
Two causes of loss of biodiversity
(i) Loss of habitat due to deforestation especially in tropical rain forest.
(ii) Over exploitation – Unsustainable harvesting of resources like marine fish populations leads to species decline.
