In a debate about the destruction of tropical wet forests, the arguments keep focussing on biodiversity and how this affects the animals themselves, as well as the ecosystem. What is one direct benefit of biodiversity to humans that you can argue to help people understand why these forests need to be preserved?

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Biodiversity in tropical wet forests has led to the discovery of many novel drugs, such as those for treating cancer, malaria, and other diseases. By preserving these forests and their biodiversity, we can potentially discover even more drugs that could benefit human health.

In a Debate About the Destruction of Tropical Wet Forests