What does biodiversity mean। Why do organisms have such diverse appearance, structure and morphology। Name the tallest tree and largest animal found in the world। Who used the term biodiversity । Diversity in Living Organisms। Biology Class 9 । Krishna Learning

Introduction

In this post, you will learn the importance question answer related to chapter Diversity in Living Organisms or Biological Diversity.

Question

What does (जैव विविधता) biodiversity mean?

Answer

Biodiversity (जैव विविधता) is the occurrence of varied forms of living organisms present on this earth.

Question

Why do organisms (जीवों) have such diverse appearance, structure and morphology?

Answer 

(a) To exploit different habitats and ecosystems (पारिस्थितिकी प्रणालियों) successfully.

(b) To survive and produce large number of offspring for the perpetuation (स्थायीकरण) of their race.

Question

Name the tallest (सबसे ऊंची) tree and largest (विशालतम) animal found in the world. 

Answer

(a) The tallest tree: Sequoia - The Redwood Tree.  It is in California.

(b) The largest animal: Blue Whale

Question

Who used the term (जैव विविधता) biodiversity?

Answer

Walter G. Rosen.

Note: The Hindi word used in the this post is for understanding.

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