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What do you understand by biodiversity? [Pg. No. 228]

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Biodiversity is the variety and variability of living organisms found on Earth. It includes differences among individuals of the same species, the variety of different species, and the variety of ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, rivers and oceans. Biodiversity is important because it maintains ecological balance and provides essential resources like food, medicine, fuel and raw materials.

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What do you understand by biodiversity? [Pg. No. 228]

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