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Overview of biodiversity and extinction.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Provider:
- Khan Academy
- Provider Set:
- California Academy of Sciences
- Author:
- California Academy of Sciences
- Date Added:
- 11/25/2014
Overview of biodiversity and extinction.
Patterns and processes of evolution. How evolution and natural selection are reflected in the similarities and differences of organisms.
Different approaches to conservation and how they can protect species and habitats. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Discover the link between evolutionary trees and biodiversity.
Are all coral reefs the same? Each regional ecosystem has its own assemblage of species and each contributes uniquely to global biodiversity. Explore why ecosystem diversity is important for conservation decisions. Video by California Academy of Sciences.
Flow of energy and matter through ecosystems. What happens if an ecosystem is disrupted. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Flow of energy and matter through ecosystems. What happens if an ecosystem is disrupted. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
How genetic variation is the raw material of evolution, and how restricted gene flow can lead to the formation of new species.
Effects of climate change on biodiversity. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Human activities that cause a loss of biodiversity. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
This video explores what happens when exotic animal and plant species are introduced into ecosystems, and the impact of introduced species on biodiversity. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Overview of how new localities lead to new biodiversity.
Overview of how local and global policies can help protect biodiversity. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Overview of how the individual can help protect biodiversity. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.
Trek through a tropical rainforest and explore the incredible diversity of species that call it home. Come explore the vast interactive network of plants, animal, and insects in tropical rainforests.
What a biodiversity hotspot is, and why these locations are important to preserve. Video by California Academy of Sciences. Created by California Academy of Sciences.