BIODIVERSITY

5. Fungi, such as mushrooms, recycle nutrients by breaking down remains of plants and animals, showing their role in the __________.
7. Tropical __________ reefs provide habitats for fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other marine animals.
8. The forest with the highest biodiversity due to sunlight, rainfall, and rich vegetation.
9. The interconnection of ecosystems, species, and genes creates a strong, resilient __________ of biodiversity.
11. The Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth because of its complex __________.
12. Climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction are examples of __________ that cause biodiversity loss.

1. Country located in Southeast Asia near the equator and Pacific Ring of Fire, known as a biodiversity “superstar.”
2. A sector in the Philippines that provides wood and other resources essential for society and the environment.
3. One invasive factor that threatens native species by competing for resources.
4. Gentle giants of the sea, also known as the world’s largest fish, found in Philippine waters.
6. Deserts, with extreme heat and little water, usually have __________ biodiversity.
7. In the Amazon, animals like tapirs and agoutis help in spreading __________ for plants to grow.
8. The East Asian–Australasian __________ is an important migratory path for birds passing through the Philippines.
10. A direct driver of biodiversity loss that involves chemicals from farming and other waste.