The variety of traits and functions performed by organisms in an ecosystem.

The number of different species in an ecosystem.

The genetic diversity within a population.

The physical structure of an ecosystem.

It increases functional diversity by creating new habitats for species.

It decreases functional diversity by reducing the number of species in an area.

It has no effect on functional diversity.

It increases functional diversity by increasing the number of species in an area.

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Pollution

Climate change

Increased species richness

Reduced ecosystem resilience

Increased susceptibility to invasive species

Loss of ecosystem services

All of the above

Protect and restore natural habitats

Reduce pollution

Promote sustainable land use practices

All of the above

Functional diversity has a positive effect on ecosystem functioning.

Functional diversity has a negative effect on ecosystem functioning.

Functional diversity has no effect on ecosystem functioning.

The relationship between functional diversity and ecosystem functioning is unclear.

Body size

Diet

Habitat preference

Species richness

By measuring the number of different species in an area.

By measuring the abundance of each species in an area.

By measuring the traits of each species in an area.

By measuring the interactions between species in an area.

Functional diversity is a measure of the variety of traits and functions performed by organisms in an ecosystem, while species diversity is a measure of the number of different species in an ecosystem.

Functional diversity is a measure of the number of different species in an ecosystem, while species diversity is a measure of the variety of traits and functions performed by organisms in an ecosystem.

Functional diversity and species diversity are the same thing.

Functional diversity is a measure of the abundance of each species in an ecosystem, while species diversity is a measure of the number of different species in an ecosystem.

Functional diversity increases the efficiency of resource use in an ecosystem.

Functional diversity increases the stability of an ecosystem.

Functional diversity increases the resilience of an ecosystem.

All of the above

All plants that grow in a forest

All animals that eat insects

All birds that live in a city

All fish that live in a river

By identifying and protecting keystone species.

By promoting the establishment of new species.

By controlling the abundance of invasive species.

All of the above

Functional diversity is a component of biodiversity.

Biodiversity is a component of functional diversity.

Functional diversity and biodiversity are the same thing.

Functional diversity and biodiversity are unrelated.

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Climate change

Pollution

Increased species richness

Functional diversity is likely to increase in urban areas as cities become more sustainable.

Functional diversity is likely to decrease in urban areas as cities become more dense and polluted.

The future of functional diversity in urban areas is uncertain.

Functional diversity is likely to remain the same in urban areas.