Activity 6

BIODIVERSITY AND THE HEALTH SOCIETY

Instruction:

Using a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the following:

1. Species diversity and genetic diversity

Species Diversity Genetic Diversity

Variety of species on earth. Variety of genetic information.

Provides various ecosystem Genetic variations within

Presents
services, and represents how individuals of the same
integral
species compliment each species.
component
other very well, such as
of DNA sequencing, genetic
pollination, nutrient cycling,
biodiversity. markets, etc.
and decomposition.

Distribution of species within

the ecosystem.
2. Tropical rainforest and deciduous forest with regard to plant cover and animals
living therein.

Tropical Deciduous Forest

Rainforest

Near the equator. Temperate regions

Hot and humid climate with Sheds their leaves in winter to

Variety of
rainfall consistently. conserve water.
vegetation
Evergreen rainforests and and Lower plant diversity
maximize access to sunlight in supports
wide range Fewer specious
dense canopy.
of plant
High plant diversity. species.
 References

Difference Between Genetic Diversity and Species Diversity. (2021). Pediaa.

https://pediaa.com/difference-between-tropical-rainforest-and-deciduous-forest/
#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20between%20tropical,that%20shed%20their
%20leaves%20annually.

Difference Between Tropical Rainforest and Deciduous Forest. (2021). Pediaa.

https://pediaa.com/difference-between-tropical-rainforest-and-deciduous-forest/
#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20between%20tropical,that%20shed%20their
%20leaves%20annually.