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BIODIVERSITY LEVELS - GENETIC DIVERSITY



                                                                                                      Variety of genes genetic variants within



                                                                                                      a specie, which translates in individuals


                                                                                                      with diverse traits. As species population



                                                                                                      decreases, rare genetic variants are lost.




                                                                                                      Genetic diversity allows species to be


                                                                                                      more adaptable to different



                                                                                                      environments and changing ecological


                                                                                                      conditions.
                                            Genetic Diversity – Convention on Biological Diversity




                                            Genetic Diversity: The Hidden Secret of Life – Convention on Biological Diversity
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