Biodiversity is a hard word that describes a simple idea: all the different kinds of living things on Earth. Every ecosystem has its own unique biodiversity. (Not sure what an ecosystem is? Take a look at our ecosystem page.) The tricky part of biodiversity is that all the forms of life are interconnected, like pieces in a puzzle, or like “a house of cards—remove one member and the entire system may suffer.” Biodiversity affects our planet – our farms, our water, our landscapes. It even affects human life. To understand how, explore below!
Biodiversity Basics