How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem?

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Isaac Ayoub · Accepted Answer

The more diversity there is in an ecosystem, the more it is likely that several species have the same function in that ecosystem's balance.

In a ecosystem, there are several species interacting with each other.
A good example of those function could be a trophic network (fig 1) with prey, predators and primary productors where every member of that comunity has a dynamic of population with natality and mortality that has a more or less stable balance.

Caleb Allen · Answer

undefined Biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem by enhancing ecosystem stability, resilience to disturbances, and productivity. It provides a greater variety of species to perform various ecological functions, such as nutrient cycling, pollination, and pest control. Additionally, diverse ecosystems are better able to adapt to changing environmental conditions, including climate change and human disturbances. Overall, biodiversity ensures the long-term viability and functionality of ecosystems, which in turn supports human well-being and livelihoods.