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 Diversity of Organisms

The diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals or plants, is known as biodiversity.

Biodiversity exists as a result of the diversity of habitat and climate.

• Sources of food
• Balance in nature 
• Recreational places
• Medical
• Raw material for industries
• Education

• Banning and killing or trade of endemic and endangered animals
• Protecting the habitat 
• Undertaking reproductive programmes