Biodiversity is key for the stability of ecosystems Explain why biodiversity is so important in an ecosystem.

Variety of life is also called biodiversity The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biodiversity.

why is it important

                              Declining biodiversity is a concern for many reasons.

1)A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops

2)Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms

3)Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.

4) Provides biological resources such as Food , Medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs , Wood products , Ornamental plants , Breeding stocks, population reservoirs , Future resources , Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems

5) Ecosystem services as Protection of water resources and soil , Nutrient storage, Pollution breakdown