TY - GEN AU - Haque, M. A TI - Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us SN - 9788123017464 U1 - 333.95 HAQ PY - 2013/// CY - New Delhi PB - Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting government of India KW - Living KW - Biodiversity N2 - 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 ER -