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Our Biodiversity – A Valuable and Precious Resource
Some of us may take for granted how our survival depends on biodiversity. The tropical rainforests in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve protect our water catchment so that we can have clean water. Plants play important roles like cleaning our air through the capturing of carbon dioxide, lowering the ambient temperature by shading, and reducing soil erosion. Insects function as important pollinators so that we can enjoy fruits. Birds act as seed dispersal agents. Mangroves serve as nurseries for crabs, prawns, cockles, and many of our marine organisms. Coral reefs harbour several of our favourite seafood. The natural ecosystems found in Sungei Buloh, Bukit Timah, Pulau Ubin, etc., cater to our recreational, educational, and psychological needs. |
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