How is biodiversity significant and status of biodiversity in India and advantages of having high biodiversity in maintaining the stability of an ecosystem?
Advantages of high biodiversity in maintaining the stability of an ecosystem and the increased biodiversity of the plant species will aid in the development and abundance of the animal species which will provide for the plant species thus maintaining stability between plant and animal species. India displays significant biodiversity. One of seventeen mega diverse countries, it is home to 7.6% of all mammalian, 12.6% of all avian, 6.2% of all reptilian, 4.4% of all amphibian and 11.7% of all fish. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. As a larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.
The increased biodiversity of the plant species will aid in the development and abundance of the animal species which will provide for the plant species thus maintaining stability between plant and animal species. Biodiversity supports food security and sustained livelihoods through overall genetic diversity. Genes regulate all biological processes on the planet and increase the ability of organisms to cope with environmental stressors. Biodiversity is referred to as the variation of plant and animal species in a particular habitat. Species evenness and species richness form the major components of biodiversity. India is known for its rich biodiversity and has around 24.46% of the geographical area covered by forests and trees. Biodiversity is the key indicator of the health of an ecosystem. A wide variety of species will cope better with threats than a limited number of them in large populations. Even if certain species are affected by pollution, climate change or human activities, the ecosystem as a whole may adapt and survive. That is, biodiversity can increase overall ecosystem stability when biodiversity is low, and decrease it when biodiversity is high, or the opposite with a U-shaped relationship. Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. Without a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. And people also value nature of it. Earth's surviving biodiversity provides resources for increasing the range of food and other products suitable for human use, although the present extinction rate shrinks that potential. India displays significant biodiversity. One of seventeen mega diverse countries, it is home to 7.6% of all mammalian, 12.6% of all avian, 6.2% of all reptilian, 4.4% of all amphibian and 11.7% of all fish.