Evaluate ecological, economic, cultural and ethical reasons for maintaining biodiversity, connecting conservation choices with ecosystem services and human wellbeing in Cambridge…
Researchers measured insect biodiversity on Acacia trees in the African savannah using the following method:
- insecticide was sprayed into each tree
- this killed the insects, which fell onto a sheet below the tree
- the dead insects were collected, identified and counted.
This study was carried out in Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania.
Suggest how research into insect diversity on Acacia trees is relevant to the conservation of bigger animals in the reserve, such as elephants.
three from idea of, species, inter-related/interact (in reserve) ;
to conserve one species need to protect whole ecosystem ;
elephants/large animals, eat acacia ;
AVP ;
e.g. research raises, profile of/money for, game reserve or presence of research team deters elephant poachers
3
A knock-on effects e.g. insects (needed to) pollinate plants that elephants eat/insect competitors stunt trees so easier for elephants to reach
I elephants eat insects
Total:
11