Bozeman Science
Communities
Paul Andersen explains the major classification terms in ecology and how a community can be measured by species composition and species diversity. The symbiosis of leaf cutter ants is included. The podcast ends with a discussion of...
Bozeman Science
Ecosystem Diversity
In this video Paul Andersen explains how biodiversity can be measured through genetic, species, or ecosystem variety on the planet. Species diversity is increased through speciation and decrease through extinction. The mechanism for...
Wonderscape
The Forest Ecosystem: Understanding Community and Cooperation Among Trees
Dive into the complex world of forest ecosystems where trees, animals, and fungi form interconnected communities. Learn about the various forest types, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests, and explore how diverse species coexist...
Wonderscape
Exploring Biodiversity: Species and Ecosystem Diversity
Delve into the concepts of species and ecosystem diversity to understand the rich variety of life across different habitats. Learn about species richness and abundance, and discover how diverse ecosystems, from forests to oceans,...
Wonderscape
Understanding Biodiversity: Nature's Rich Tapestry
Discover the vibrant complexity of biodiversity in this enlightening video. From the staggering variety of tomato species in a single garden to the vast ecosystems spanning the globe, explore how different forms of life, from plants to...
Wonderscape
Elephants Through Time: Evolution and Species Diversity
Discover the evolution of elephants, from their earliest ancestors to the present-day species. This video introduces the two main types of elephants - African and Asian - and delves into the fascinating journey of their development over...
Science360
Invasive Species - Fire Ants
Invasive fire ants. Crossing the border from South America to North America, they’re on-the-march across the U.S. Southeast and beyond. How does habitat – in particular, corridors that connect one place with another – help these ants...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Biodiversity
This video provides an overview of biodiversity, focusing on the three layers or types of diversity: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. The video also highlights the significance of species diversity in...
Mazz Media
Biodiversity
In this live-action program viewers will learn that biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of all living organisms and the different ecological complexes in which they exist. Students will come to understand that the word...
Spark 101
Spark 101: Species Diversity and River Quality
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this video, students look at species diversity in the Potomac River in order to assess the health of the river. Students may want to use the documents on this page as they view the species in the...
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Why Poor Places Are More Diverse
This video provides a brief explanation of why different ecosystems vary in species variety. [3:32]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Saving the World's Spineless
An enlightening report on efforts to conserve insect and other invertebrate species. Be sure to check out the multimedia picture tour and other resources on this site. You will need the newer version of Windows Media Player.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Species
Hear about what a species is and is not, and discuss ligers, tiglons, mule, hinnies, and dogs. [8:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simpson's Index of Diversity
Species number and relative abundance affect the diversity of a community. We can use Simpson's index of diversity to quantify and compare the diversity of different communities. [5:42]