Option C.3 & C.4 Flashcards
1
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Alien/Invasive Species
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Alien Species are foreign species that affect the ability of an entire ecosystem to survive. Examples are kudzu, zebra mussels and cane toads
2
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Biomagnification
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Pollutants such as DDT become concentrated in the tissues of organism at higher trophic levels by biomagnification.
3
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An indicator species
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organism used to asses a specific environmental condition
4
Q
Simpson Diversity Index
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5
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Biotic Index
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Relative number of indicator species can be used to calculate the value of a biotic index.
6
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In situ conservation
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In situ conservation is the preservation of a species within their natural habitat
7
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Ex situ conservation
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Ex situ conservation is the preservation of a species outside of their natural habitat
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