Patterns of Biodiversity

Ecologists have noted that species vary both locally and globally, as well as across time.

• Global Pattern of Biodiversity: Species Varying Across the Globe Species living in comparable settings but located in various places of the world are distantly related and behave similarly. Examples of such flightless birds are the Australian emus, the South American rhea, and the African ostrich.
• Local species variation: The Galapagos Islands, which are near together but have diverse temperatures and atmospheric compositions, serve as an illustration. So each island has its species of sparrow and tortoise that have adapted to that island.
• Species Varying Over Time: We may use the current armadillo and the fossilized remains of the glyptodon as an illustration.

The word “biodiversity” refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can cover the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that support life. The term “biodiversity” refers to a wide range of living things, from people to microorganisms, fungi, and invertebrates, as well as the uncommon, endangered, and endangered species we are familiar with.

Also Read: Types of Ecosystem