3.1 Intro to Biodiversity Flashcards
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Species Diversity
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a product of two variable, the number of species (richness) and their relative proportions (evenness)
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Genetic Diversity
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the range of genetic material present in a gene pool or population of a species
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Habitat Diversity
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the range of different habitats per unit area in a particular ecosystem or biome
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Biodiversity Hotspot
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an area that has large numbers of endemic species
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Endemic Species
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species of organisms that are found in only one place (nowhere else in the world)
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Negative Feedback Loop
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a type of self regulating system
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Positive Feedback Loop
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occurs when the consequence of an action leads to an increase in the same consequence
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