Are all coral reefs the same? Each regional ecosystem has its own assemblage of species and each contributes uniquely to global biodiversity. Explore why ecosystem diversity is important for conservation decisions. For more biodiversity tutorials, visit http://bit.ly/cas-khan.
From playlist Ecology | High school biology | Khan Academy
Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox
To make our work paw-sible, join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/MinuteEarth! Different dogs look incredibly different - but that doesn't mean they are necessarily more diverse. LEARN MORE ************** To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: phenot
From playlist Biology
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Leah Gerber, director of ASU's Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, says biodiversity can be defined as all aspects of nature. The importance of biodiversity, she says, is that diverse contributions lead to healthier ecosystems.
From playlist Extinction and the Value of Biodiversity
What Is A Species? | Evolution | Biology | FuseSchool
Carl Linnaeus classified all living things into groups based upon their physical features. His system placed organisms with the most similar characteristics together in a group he called the “species”. A species is defined as all organisms that are able to breed with one another, and mos
From playlist BIOLOGY: Evolution
New species of lifeforms are being discovered and described on our planet every single day -- but, when we talk about a species, what are we really referring to? Turns out, the answer is... complicated. This video is by no means comprehensive. Species concepts are some of the most complex
From playlist The Brain Scoop: Recent Uploads
Has Madagascar Maxed Out Its Diversity?
Madagascar is home to an unparalleled diversity of plant and animal life. But the emergence of new species may be a thing of the past. A recent study uncovered evidence that following a period of rapid diversification, new species emergence slowed dramatically. Environmental resources coul
From playlist Science Bulletins
Diversity of life (1), broad overview of all life
This video introduces the overall phylogeny of life on Earth. It then provides a broad overview of the following groups: eubacteria, archaea, fungi, and green plants.
From playlist TAMU: Bio 312 - Evolution | CosmoLearning Biology
Biological and Cultural Diversity in Vietnam
Vietnam is said to be one of the most ethnically diverse countries in South East Asia, with 54 recognized ethnic minorities. It's also world renowned for its high rates of diversity and unique species. In this video, Laurel Kendall, a Curator in AMNH's Division of Anthropology, and Eleano
From playlist Our Research
Key Ecology Terms | Ecology and Environment | Biology | FuseSchool
In this video we look at a few keys words that you will come across throughout ecology. An ecosystem is made up of all of the communities that live in it, every single organism from small to big and lots of environmental factors like sunlight and shade in the woodland, streams and other
From playlist BIOLOGY: Ecology & Environment
Evolutionary processes fostering resilience on islands
Islands are famous as crucibles for processes of adaptation and diversification, but they are also naturally conducive to small populations whose lack of genetic diversity can impede adaptation. This talk by Scott Edwards of Harvard University reviews basic processes of population genetic
From playlist 2013 Milstein Science Symposium
Earth System Science 1: Intro to ESS. Lecture 20. The Biosphere, Part II.
UCI ESS 1: Introduction to Earth System Science (Fall 2013) Lec 20. Introduction to Earth System Science -- The Biosphere -- Part 2 View the complete course: http://ocw.uci.edu/courses/ess_1_introduction_to_earth_system_science.html Instructor: Julie Ferguson, Ph.D. License: Creative Comm
From playlist Earth System Science 1: Introduction to Earth System Science
31. Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity
Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (EEB 122) One can look at biodiversity from several perspectives. An ecological point of view tries to determine how necessary diversity is for an ecosystem to function. An economic point of view tries to capture the value of the "services"
From playlist Evolution, Ecology and Behavior with Stephen C. Stearns
How good is the fossil record?
Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany Lecture 01 Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany is a graduate level course in paleontology at Utah State University, which covers the major groups of marine invertebrates, fossil plants, and the important techniques and tools used in the fiel
From playlist Utah State University: Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany (CosmoLearning Geology)
Should Siberian Tigers Seek Exotic Mates with Ellie Armstrong
This micro lecture was recorded at Grad Alumni Day on May 19, 2018: https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/events/gradalumday Ellie Armstrong, PhD ’22, is a biology PhD student whose research focuses on the use of genomic tools to study endangered carnivores in the labs of Elizabeth Hadly a
From playlist 2018 Grad Alumni Day Micro Lectures
People, Plants and Pollinators | Nat Geo Live
Emerging Explorer Dino Martins says that from long-tongued bees to hawk moths, pollinators are the hidden workers that keep the planet running. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): T
From playlist National Geographic Live!: Season 1
Can we save frogs from a deadly fungus?
Over 40% of amphibian species are in population decline, with 200 species already extinct. And now frogs are dealing with their own pandemic. How can science help? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Many species of frogs and other amphibians have suffered cat
From playlist Ri Shorts
Evolution, Biogeography and "Systems Ecology" in Microbial Eukaryote Taxa - H. Bik - 1/14/16
Bioinformatics Research Symposium Beckman Institute Auditorium Thursday, January 14, 2016
From playlist Bioinformatics Research Symposium
Teach Astronomy - Diversity of Life
http://www.teachastronomy.com/ The history of life on Earth is one of diversity which gives astronomers optimism that life may be widespread in the universe, at least microbial life forms. We know three things from the early history of life on Earth: that organic molecules got together an
From playlist 25. Early Earth and Life Processes
Why Poor Places Are More Diverse
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From playlist Plant Behavior