the total of the variety of organisms in the biosphere; also called biological diversity
Biodiversity
variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere
Ecosystem Diversity
number of different species that makes up a particular area
Species Diversity
sum total of all the different forms of genetic information carried by a particular species, or by all organisms on Earth
Genetic Diversity
the ability to recover after a disturbance; the ability to deal with change and move on
Resilience
the benefits for humans that are provided by healthy ecosystems
Ecosystem Services