USGS: Science Topics: biodiversity

Science Topics

Biodiversity

The variety in form, genetics, and ecological roles of organisms within a specific geographic area.

Subtopics:
Ecosystem diversity (3 items)
Genetic diversity (6 items)
Species diversity (5 items)

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Upper Mississippi River fish and macroinvertebrate data [More info]: Interactive databases providing detailed information on fish and macroinvertebrate abundance and diversity over time in pools of the upper Mississippi River basin.
Using genetic research to inform imperiled and invasive species management [More info]: Describes investigative techniques focused on genetic characteristics of individuals and populations, and explains how this information helps improve existing natural populations and potentially impede invasive populations.
Western Ecological Research Center (WERC) [More info]: Links to research at the field stations of the Western Ecological Research Center with direct links to web pages for wildlife videos, satellite telemetry, fire ecology, invasive species, herpetology field guide, and coastal ecosystems.

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