Biodiversity is important because: (a) it is necessary to maintain ecosystems.

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Biodiversity is important because: 

(a) it is necessary to maintain ecosystems. 

(b) humans can use new sources of food. 

(c) without certain species, photosynthesis may not be possible. 

(d) certain species are necessary to provide oxygen in the atmosphere.


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(a) it is necessary to maintain ecosystems. 

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