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What is biodiversity? Students explore the concept of biodiversity as it applies to a wide range of ecosystems on Earth.
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Explores the microscopic organisms known as the ciliates. They are named for the tiny hairs that cover their bodies. Discusses different species, their habitats, and how they survive. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Rotifers are found in still waters, and there are over 2,000 species. They all have two crowns of cilia that work in sync to help them move and gather food. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Water fleas are crustaceans, and they are the foundation for the web of life in water ecosystems. They are the most plentiful food source for other water ecosystem organisms. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Biodiversity is crucial to sustaining life on Earth, and students learn about the efforts being made by scientists all over the world to maintain it.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, healthy food advocate Anna Lappé discusses how industrialization had decreased food diversity. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
Explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, and the power of biodiversity in this episode. Pinky and Petunia also introduce general vocabulary related to the study of ecology. Part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series.
Discusses the various body structures that enable microorganisms to move and function in their habitats. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Discusses the various feeding strategies and adaptations of the different species of microorganisms. Some form symbiotic relationships with one another while others are predatory. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Eco, the little bear, travels around the world observing human interactions with the environment. During his journey, he meets many other friends from the animal kingdom and gets a firsthand look into some of the environmental and social problems facing the planet. Eco and his friends provide ways for humans to ensure a healthy planet for the future. Part of "Eco S.O.S." series.
Discusses the diverse reproductive strategies of microorganisms. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
This program explores how arthropod biodiversity helps humans. Insects are both producers and decomposers, and these functions are essential to the health of the planet. Part of the "Backyard Bugs & Other Arthropods" series.
Shows the metamorphosis of the mosquito from a water ecosystem organism to a land ecosystem organism. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Explains the development of the water snail from egg to adult, hard-shelled mollusk. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Many microorganisms thrive in the polluted water that is abundant with their food: bacteria and other protists. One of nine segments in a series, with all nine available on a DVD.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, she answers students' questions about the diversity of animal and plant life in Cuba. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
Ana Luz Porzecanski answers students' questions about Cuba in this video interview. She's a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
Madagascar has lost almost all of its forests, and the islands population is beginning to encroach on the pristine Makira Forest. Dr. Helen Crowley and her team set off to explore and record the biodiversity of this forest before environmental damage occurs. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms that exist. The biodiversity of an environment is important because it helps keep the environment in a natural balance. An ecosystem which is species-rich is more resilient and adaptable to external stress than one in which the range of species is limited. Part of the "Biology" series.
Learn about the real man behind the myth of Johnny Appleseed. Viewers discover how his cultivation techniques promoted biodiversity. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
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