The total amount of species living in a given area This accounts from the single celled bacteria to the largest of the top consumers Higher biodiversities

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Ecosystem Services Provide food, fuel, fiber, and shelter Purifies air and water Detoxifies and decomposes waste Stabilizes Earth’s climate Moderates floods, droughts, and temperature extremes Recycles nutrients and renews soils Pollinates Plants Maintains genetic diversity for new crops and livestock Gives us the means to adapt and change