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Published on: August 13, 2026
The reasons behind conserving biodiversity have been grouped into which of the following categories?
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Conservation of biodiversity is justified by three main reasons:
Narrowly utilitarian (direct economic benefits)
Broadly utilitarian (ecosystem services like oxygen, pollination)
Ethical (moral duty to protect all life forms)
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