Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us
Haque, M. A
Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us - New Delhi Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting government of India 2013 - 128
The variety of life on earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as Biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals and micro-organisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs, are all part of a biologically diverse earth. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play. Preserving species and their habitats is important for ecosystems to sustain themselves. It has long been feared that human activity is causing massive extinctions. Despite increased efforts at conservation, sustainability eludes.
The author Dr. M.A. Haque, a scientist by profession, through this book highlights the need for sustainable development and consumption, in order to avoid an ecological imbalance. Dr. Haque has authored a number of books on environment. With a keen eye for detail, he has provided the photographs for this book from his own collection.
9788123017464
Living
Biodiversity
333.95 HAQ
Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us - New Delhi Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting government of India 2013 - 128
The variety of life on earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as Biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals and micro-organisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs, are all part of a biologically diverse earth. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play. Preserving species and their habitats is important for ecosystems to sustain themselves. It has long been feared that human activity is causing massive extinctions. Despite increased efforts at conservation, sustainability eludes.
The author Dr. M.A. Haque, a scientist by profession, through this book highlights the need for sustainable development and consumption, in order to avoid an ecological imbalance. Dr. Haque has authored a number of books on environment. With a keen eye for detail, he has provided the photographs for this book from his own collection.
9788123017464
Living
Biodiversity
333.95 HAQ
