CHAPTER 1:

BIODIVERSITY
SCIENCE BLOG RAFFLESIA
• The world's largest single flower
• Parasitic plants
• Produce the bad smell when
blooming
• No leaves (no photosynthesis)
• No root (cannot absorb water
and nutrients from soil
1.1 DIVERSITY OF ORGANISM
 MALAYSIA
1 out of 20 countries
mega biodiversity in
the world
BIODIVERSITY???
Diversity of
organisms
whether
microorganisms,
animals and
plants
 Pond
Rainforest
Desert
HABITAT
(the natural
environment of the

Polar organism)

region
Soil
Sea
Rainforest
Pond
Desert
Soil
Sea
Polar region
 Recreation
Source
Medicine
of food

THE
IMPORTANCE
OF
BIODIVERSITY
Environmental
nature
Education
Raw
material
15
for
industry
Source of food
 Source of raw material for industry

• Musical instrument and furniture

 Source of medicine

• Medicine and cosmetic

 Nature balance

Nutrient cycle,
pollination and
interaction
between organism
Recreation
 Education

Scientific research against microorganism, animals and plants)

 Effective biodiversity management
1. Banning murder and trafficking of endemic
animals and plants

Akta Perlindungan Hidupan Liar 1972

2. Reforestation
3. Build more centres for the
endangered species
4. Establish more forest reserve, national park

Fundy national park, Canada

5. Controlling extensive fishing

Do not use trawlers

 ENDEMIC SPECIES??
Species that live in groups in
limited habitats at a particular

location
Gajah Pygmy (kerdil)
 PRESERVATION
in situ ex situ
Maintain species in the Keep species out of the
original habitat original habitat