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Biodiversity

Bio from the Greek, meaning LIFE!. Biodiversity. “Variety within and among living organisms.” Belk & Borden, Biology: Science for Life. diversity aka: VARIATION!. How might we measure biodiversity?. 3 views. Genetic diversity Species diversity Ecosystem diversity.

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Biodiversity

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  1. Bio from the Greek, meaning LIFE! Biodiversity “Variety within and among living organisms.” Belk & Borden, Biology: Science for Life diversity aka: VARIATION!

  2. How might we measure biodiversity? 3 views • Genetic diversity • Species diversity • Ecosystem diversity

  3. Why is biodiversity important? Where do we see the most diversity? http://www.thewildclassroom.com/video/index.html

  4. How do we explore biodiversity here?

  5. ALVIN ROVs

  6. Diversity of the tide pool

  7. Diversity of the tide pool

  8. Diversity of the tide pool

  9. Diversity of the tide pool Nudibranchs! aka: Sea slugs “If the Las Vegas strip were a slug it would be a nudibranch.” - Joe Kinyon

  10. Measuring biodiversity in tide pools • Measure the impact of climate change, oil spills or other impacts on the locals • Safety first • Be patient • Invest in waterproof paper

  11. Tools of the trade

  12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uQi6PqrVoo&feature=related

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