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Explain three reasons why we need to save the biodiversity of our planet ?

Biodiversity is the life support system of our planet- we depend on it for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Wetlands filter pollutants from water, trees and plants reduce global warming by absorbing carbon, and bacteria and fungi break down organic material and fertilize the soil. It has been empirically shown that native species richness is linked to the health of ecosystems, as is the quality of life for humans.

The connections between biodiversity and our sustainable future appear closer and closer the more we look.
Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.
For example,
    A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops
    Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms
    Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.


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