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Biological Diversity 
Professor X 
9/5/14
Biodiversity is… 
The variation of life 
forms within a given 
ecosystem, biome, 
or for the entire 
Earth.
Biodiversity Types 
Genetic Diversity 
Species Diversity Ecosystem Diversity
Threats to Biodiversity 
HIPPO 
Habitat destruction, 
Invasive Species, 
Pollution, 
Human OverPopulation 
Overkill
Benefits for Humans 
Resources like oil, rubber, water, and oxygen
For more information, visit 
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