Diversity in the Living World refers to the variety of living organisms found on Earth. Living beings differ in size, shape, structure, habitat, and mode of nutrition. This diversity is called biodiversity.
Biodiversity includes genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Because of the large number of organisms, scientists classify them to make study easier. R.H. Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Diversity in the living world is important as it maintains ecological balance, provides resources like food and medicine, and helps organisms adapt and survive. Conservation of biodiversity is essential for a sustainable future.
The living world encompasses all organisms, their diversity, characteristics, and interactions, studying their classification, structure, and relationships with each other and the environment.
Biological classification arranges living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships for identification.
The plant kingdom includes multicellular, autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis, have cell walls, and exhibit diverse forms and reproduction methods.
The animal kingdom comprises multicellular, heterotrophic organisms without cell walls, showing diverse forms, locomotion, reproduction, and complex organ system organization.
