Humanity depends totally on thiscommunity of life----this biosphere-----of which
we are an integralpart. Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the variety of
theworld's organisms, including their genetic diversity and theassemblages they
form.It is the blanket term for the naturalbiological wealth that undergirds
human life and well-being. Thebreadth of the concept reflects the
interrelatedness of gence;species, and ecosystems. We cannot even estimate the
number ofspecies of organisms on earth to an order of magnitude, anappalling
situation in terms of knowledge and our ability to affectthe human prospect
positively.
About Author :
Rakesh Poddar Geography Hons., Meerut University and M.A. inHistory acquired his
post graduate in public relation and traveland tourism with distinction