Therefore, they play dominant, vital roles in the functioning of ecosystems. They are one of the few organism classifications that define the complex nature of biodiversity. How sensitive insects are to an ecosystem and its degradation provides a persuasive argument for using appropriate insect taxa as indicators of biodiversity. Monitoring key insect groups can define ecosystem stability and signal actual or potential shifts in productivity, desertification, nutrient cycling, and other changes. Genetic Resources and Commercial Products Natural ecosystems are dynamic resources of economically valuable plants and animals that should be discovered, inventoried, conserved, studied, and used.
Organisms containing gene products are valuable natural resources.
Vital medications, for example, are based on novel chemical substances derived from arthropod venom. Therefore, industry frequently provides resources for the exploration of biologically diverse ecosystems, especially in developing countries. Preservation National government agencies must have oversight authority for preserving biodiversity within their borders and for helping to regulate ownership rights associated with biological exploration. Biological exploration is costly, and IPRs can help industry recover its investment and remain profitable. Because future technologies and breakthroughs will stimulate more intensive exploration, preservation of biota an area s flora and fauna is of high priority to industry.