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Please list three ways Biodiversity contributes to a general functioning of an e

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Question

Please list three ways Biodiversity contributes to a general functioning of an ecosystem.

"In this course we surveyed some of the major kinds of organisms on Earth, all of which contribute to our planet's biodiversity. Using examples drawn from the course, describe THREE ways that biodiversity contributes to the general functioning of ecosystems. Your answer should include examples of some of major kinds of organisms covers in class, and describe the key roles those organisms play (energy capture and transformation, symbiosis, predation, parasitism, photosynthesis, mutualism...). Conclude with a brief assessment of the possible negative impact(s) of species extinction (i.e. decreased biodiversity) on ecosystem function and stability."

Explanation / Answer

Biodiversity contributes to a general functioning of ecosystem in the following ways: