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Biodiversity, what it is and why it is important is explored in this
'Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy' definition. I liked the concept of biological diversity being seen not just as a list of living organisms but also including ecosystem processes that maintain, support and repair damage. A holistic view that tries to understand how each part works with other parts to create and continue ecosystem services to the whole. Biodiversity (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Quote:
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Why is genetic diversity important?
An Introduction to Restoration Genetics: Why is Genetic Diversity Important? Quote:
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In the initial post of this thread, I particularly liked: "Despite a wide range of usage, biodiversity remains a concept strongly linked to the idea of biological variation that is largely unknown in its extent, and its future values. Any "calculus" of biodiversity providing quantitative estimates of this unknown variation automatically provides at the same time a measure of those values that link to the need to maintain variety — option values and intrinsic values." "Unknown in extent" is a humbling admission that should cause any thinking person to take pause before remodeling nature to their own liking. How can one remodel what one doesn't see or understand?
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A Bee's Best Friend
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I can not seem to embed this video but the link will take you to a site where it can be watched.
This lecture starts with a brief discussion of human population and biodiversity. Then it covers much of interest about biodiversity and why it is important. Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity | Yale Biology Lecture Yale / Biology Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity Taught By Stephen C Stearns | Evolution, Ecology and Behavior Lecture 31 of 36 Updated Link: http://videolectures.net/yaleeeb122f07_stearns_lec31/ Last edited by Cirsium; 01-26-2017 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Added updated link |
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A link to some information in a playful format using podcast and video.
Biodiversity | Untamed Science |
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An interesting video interview with Professor Nelson concerning his views on biodiversity.
Dailymotion - Nelson: Biodiversity - une vidéo News & Politics Dailymotion - Nelson: Biodiversity - une vidéo News & Politics |
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Another take on the definition an understanding of biodiversity.
http://www.uprm.edu/biology/profs/ch...ngland2001.pdf |
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A good video defining biodiversity, produced by the students at a Vancouver film school. I think they did an excellent job.
There is a short commercial ad but worth it for the viewing. Biodiversity - Vancouver Film School (VFS) - Video |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
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