Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. ... A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.
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Biodiversity is the amount of variety of life on Earth. Healthy ecosystems and rich biodiversity: ... Increase ecosystem productivity; each species in an ecosystem has a specific niche—a role to play. Support a larger number of plant species and, therefore, a greater variety of crops.
