Biological diversity in species development

By Hope-Elena Sardella, May 21, 2019

Biological diversity in species development are of important interest when demonstrating changes in conditions of the environment. One can find answers to temporal changes by reviewing the development of species on a large timescale or successional timescale, which analyzes the distribution of species and the quantity of a species in a local area (species richness) (Smith & Smith, 2015, pg. 26.1). Three major entities involved in the diversity across the globe in species development; Temporal dynamics, Speciation, and Exstinction.

To begin lets look at the concept of Temporal dynamics that when examined over 600 year there are changes in atmospheric temperature and species diversity of invertebrates. These changes in temperature have caused diversity of species and their natural development to change, due to the species biological reaction to environmental changes (pg. 26.1). Moving on; Flora (plants) in terrestrial environments have been extensively studied and are consistent in showing rapid rates of population (species richness) yet the species of flora dominance has equally been frequent in changing. The frequent succession of plant species dominance is a key indicator of an invasive species succession in which the succession is a response to the biotic and abiotic factors contributing to plants growth (Allendorf et al. 2001).

Lastly, the term extinction is synonymous with biodiversity loss. Extinction is the occurrence in which a single, multiple, or all species (mass extinction) completely die off. Mass extinction in particular has baffled scientists for decades, but one common factor is know that these events have exponentially altered the biodiversity of the the planet by either random catastrophic events or through a progressive action of events from over hunting and gathering.

One common factor is evident that temperature dynanics, species diversity and richness, as well as extinction all interact with one another which have cause the phenomenons we are seeing today in the biodiversity of select species development.

                             

  References

Allendorf et al. (2001). The population biology of invasive species. Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, 32, 305-327. Retrieved from http://web.a.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=09a4d19a-3e4b-47e6-b74e-3266df65feb6%40sdc-v-sessmgr06&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLGNwaWQmY3VzdGlkPXM4ODU2ODk3JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=6533431&db=a9h


Smith, T. M., & Smith, R. L. (2015). Elements of ecology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com
View in discussionHope SardellaHope SardellaMay 21, 2019May 21, 2019 at 11:46amI wanted to add that I do not believe companies should be able to purchase carbon credits a a long term, and the carbon credit market has persisted for much too long. I think people should be compensated for choosing to use alternative sources of energy but I dont believe for profit companies should even remotely view the purchase of carbons credits to perpetuate destruction. The companies themselves should not look at it as a long term solution either, but strive to evolve in their methods of sustaining their business with minimal impact.