Why Is Biodiversity Important?

A study demonstrates that biodiversity is important to maintaining the health of an ecosystem.

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April 16, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"[C]ontroversy has raged over whether Earth's diversity of species is fundamental to the stable functioning of the planet's ecosystems.Now, a study has produced strong evidence that biodiversity does increase the health and productivity of an ecosystem. And, in a sneak peek at what the world could be like in 2050, researchers have demonstrated that preserving more species could provide a greater natural cushion against environmental insults."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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