Biodiversity in India
India is very rich in biodiversity. It ranks ninth for the plant species richness globally. There are major four biodiversity hotspots in India. These are as follows:
- Himalayas
- Indo-Burma Region
- western ghats
- Sundaland
Conclusion
To conclude, we need to understand the importance and role of biodiversity in our lives. The types of biodiversity help us to understand the role of all factors involved in the ecosystems. To conserve biodiversity, it is very important to know and understand the different types of biodiversity so that it can help us to conserve and plan accordingly. The interdependence of these types of biodiversity shows the need for conservation and protection of the biological resources around us. Biodiversity has been facing threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. Therefore, there should be efforts to save and protect the environment and biodiversity at the international—national, and local level.
Types of Biodiversity : Overview & Importance
Types of biodiversity on the earth are found in vast diversified ways, including species, genes, and ecosystems. The biodiversity evolved over 3.8 billion years ago along with land, freshwater, and ocean life. It also includes interaction between species and their environments.
Table of Content
- Types of Biodiversity- Overview
- What is Biodiversity?
- Types of Biodiversity
- Species Diversity
- Genetic Diversity
- Ecological Diversity
- Importance of Biodiversity