Unit 3: Chpater 2 - Lecture 2

• What is biological diversity?


  it is the variability among living organisms, including animals and plants found in terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems.
• biological diversity is also known as?

  biodiversity
• What are the three types of diversity?

  genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity
• how many species are there in all?

  over 1.7 million animals, plants, insects, and algae

  over 66,000 vertebrates

  over 307,000 invertebrates

  51,000 algae
• Philippines is considered one of the?

  18 megadiverse countries and biodiversity
• How many species are under threat?

  112,432
• A large percentage of terrestrial species can only be found in the philippines with almost what?

  47% of terrestrial wildlife are endemic
• What are some endemic wildflowers in the Philippines?

  Medinilla magnifica, Paphiopedilum adductum, and Rafflesia manillana
• What are the endemic vertebrates in the Philippines?

  Philippine frogmouth, Tamaraw, Philippine Eagle, Philippine Crocodile, and Philippine Tarsier
• What does NISSAP stands for?

  National Institute Species Strategic and Action Plan
• What is RA 7586?

  National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
• What is RA 9147?

  Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
• What is RA 9072?

  National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act of 2001.
• What is RA 8371?

  Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997
• What is RA 7942?

  Philippine Mining Act of 1995
• What is RA 9003?

  Philipppine Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
• What is RA 9512?

  Environmental Awareness and Educational Act of 2008