conservation biology Flashcards by sarah desbiens

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conservation biology

a goal-driven science that seeks to counter the biodiversity crisis

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ecological diversity

variety of terrestrial & aquatic ecosystems

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genetic diversity

variety of genetic material within a species

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species diversity

the number of species present in different communities

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major threats to biodiversity

HIPPCO
- habitat destruction
- invasive species
- pollution
- population (humans)
- climate change
- overexploitation

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conservation biology Flashcards

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