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2.1 Introduction to Biodiversity

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Biodiversity in an ecosystem includes three levels: genetic diversity, species diversity, and habitat diversity. Each level builds on the one below: genes vary within species, species vary within habitats, and habitats vary within a biome.

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  1. 2.1Introduction to BiodiversityThis lesson
  2. 2.2Ecosystem ServicesPreview lesson
  3. 2.3Island BiogeographyPreview lesson
  4. 2.4Ecological TolerancePreview lesson
  5. 2.5Natural Disruptions to EcosystemsPreview lesson
  6. 2.6AdaptationsPreview lesson
  7. 2.7Ecological SuccessionPreview lesson

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