the variety of different species in an ecosystem, as well as the genetic diversity within those species and the diversity of ecosystems within a region. Biodiversity is important for maintaining ecosystem balance and resilience, as well as providing various ecosystem services that benefit human well-being. It can be measured using various quantitative and qualitative methods, including species richness (the number of different species present), species evenness (how evenly distributed species are within a community), and genetic diversity (the variety of genes within a population). Other factors such as habitat diversity, ecosystem complexity, and trophic relationships can also be considered when assessing biodiversity.
