Biodiversity: The Wondrous Diversity of Life on Earth
摘要
The planet we inhabit, the Earth, has unique physical and chemical characteristics that allow it to boast a unique feature in the entire Solar System, and perhaps even in the entire Universe: the ability to support life. The existence of liquid fresh water, moderate sunshine and an average temperature of 14 degrees Celsius make the Earth an ideal environment for the development of the most diverse forms of life.