Biodiversity in Mexico

Diversity of genetics

Genetic variation among organisms of the same species.

It is observed within the species.

Provides structural support to ecosystems

Example: the diversity of races in dogs.

Species diversity

It expresses the richness or number of species in
an ecosystem, region or country.

It is the number of different species in the biosphere or in a particular area.

Example: species diversity in northeastern Mexico.

Ecosystem diversity

It can be seen at the level of landscape, territory, region or country.

It gives heterogeneity to the landscapes.

Example: the distribution of ecosystems throughout the national territory.

Human activities negatively impact biodiversity at all levels.

Loss of species diversity due to changes in land use, deforestation, overexploitation of biotic resources and environmental degradation.

Loss of genetic diversity and consequently of the gene pool due to deforestation, fragmentation of natural ecosystems, degradation of ecosystems.

The importance is linked to the way in which the three levels are interrelated
of biodiversity (genetics, species and ecosystems).

It provides benefits to society at the level of medicine, agriculture, provision of goods and ecosystem services.

Establish protected natural areas

Restore ecosystems
deteriorated

Sustainable use of resources