Role of genomics in delineating

Question 1

Dodo birds of Mauritius

Answer 1

Excessive hunting

Question 2

Pathogen extermination

Answer 2

1. Elm yellow- mollicutes infection devastates the elm trees
2. White-nose disease- a fungal disease threatening bats
3. Transmissible cancer- facial tumour disease, transmissible in Tasmanian devil.

Question 3

Climate change

Answer 3

1. Species translocation- transporting of species to replace native species
2. Environmental pollution- Introduction of toxins to an environment.
3. Indirect effects due to species interdependent- extinction of one species may cause the loss of others, ex. cross-pollination.