Biodiversity provides several benefits for ecosystem resilience, some of which include:
Increased stability: Higher biodiversity in an ecosystem allows for more diverse species interactions, reducing the impact of disturbances or environmental changes.
Enhanced productivity: Different species within an ecosystem play unique roles in nutrient cycling, pollination, and other ecosystem functions, leading to increased productivity and resilience to changes in environmental conditions.
Disease regulation: Biodiversity can help regulate the spread of diseases by maintaining a balance between species populations, preventing the dominance of any one species that may act as a disease vector.
Adaptation to change: A diverse ecosystem is better equipped to adapt to changing environmental conditions, as different species may respond differently to stressors such as climate change or habitat loss.
Ecosystem services: Biodiversity provides a wide range of ecosystem services, such as water purification, air quality regulation, and carbon sequestration, which are essential for maintaining ecosystem health and resilience.
