Biodiversity ecosystems and ecological networks

Why is biodiversity and species richness important? Healthy ecosystems require a large, diverse group of organisms, each doing their part.

[miguelruiz]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:03 Biodiversity, *specifically species richness, is crucial for ecosystem function and stability.*
01:30 The *field of biodiversity-ecosystem function (BEF) explores the importance of species interactions in ecological networks.*
02:57 Higher *biodiversity enhances ecosystem strength and stability by providing more options and reducing vulnerability to disturbances.*
05:28 Energy *flow through ecosystems, illustrated by whale falls, contributes to ecological resilience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of species.*
07:25 Ecosystems *with more species and diverse interactions are more resistant to disturbances, akin to a complex internet network where certain hubs play crucial roles.*

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[olmate]

Wow. The first educational youtube videos I've seen that actually helps

[cute.poison]

Great video, love the animation and diagrams. Makes it a lot easier to understand!

[Ay_Kat]

Watched this for a science assignment, pretty interesting :)

[theecologistcowboy]

I love this video! Honestly, one of the most clear explanations of the importance and the function of biodiversity in nature. I am making a short video on the importance of biodiversity with sea turtles with a conservation group in Costa Rica. Would it be possible to use some of this footage as B-roll to explain a concept in the video? Thank you - Brandon

[brandonjim]

Insane explanation and animations! Loved it so much

[susannuske]

Fantastic graphics? Which program did you use to create them?

[nonaabbadi]

So what makes an ecosystem strong please I need the answer I have a test coming up

[wellingtonboobs]

Do you think the present extinction-level collapse in biodiversity is survivable for human beings in anything like the numbers currently occupying Earth? Or even at all?

[nathanhughes]

Baleen whales eat zooplankton, not phytoplankton. Pytoplankton are consumed in small numbers along with the target zooplankton.

[gunnarray]

2:40 The right circle do be lookin tough tho

[LearnItalian-mzhg]

any MSC student for exam watching this khan academy series?😀

[andersmueller]

i hate this video because my teacher made me watch it

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