Introduction Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the relationship between the altitude and the diameter of the Rafflesia flower:
b) As altitude increases, diameter increases.
Which German ethnologist is associated with the discovery of Rafflesia schadenbergiana?
b) Goppert
How many endemic bird species are found in the Hamiguitan region?
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What underlying biological concepts do you think Philippines Biodiversity are primarily focused on documenting?
Biodiversity, biogeography, endemism, and species documentation
How do these different scales of geographic data contribute to understanding the distribution and conservation of species?
They help understand species distribution at different spatial scales and inform targeted conservation efforts
What is the significance of endemism in the context of biodiversity and conservation?
Endemic species are unique to a specific area, making them vulnerable and highlighting the importance of conserving specific habitats
Why is it important to use scientific names in biological documentation?
Scientific names ensure clarity and accuracy by providing a universally recognized name for each species, avoiding confusion from regional variations in common names
Biological Diversity” beyond simple species counts. Which concept best encapsulates this broader definition
a) Taxonomic richness and species endemism.
b) Ecosystem services and functional redundancy.
c) Interconnectedness of living organisms and Earth’s functional components.
d) Population genetics and evolutionary adaptation
C. Interconnectedness of living organisms and Earth’s functional components.
The “Major component of the Earth’s Function” listed as “Biological/chemical” suggests an emphasis on:
a) Biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes.
b) Chemical taxonomy and molecular phylogenetics.
c) Industrial ecology and resource extraction.
d) Environmental toxicology and pollution remediation.
A. Biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes.
Environmental Assessment” is described as assessing the “impact of system” across various environments. This process is fundamentally linked to:
a) Predictive modeling of species distribution.
b) Evaluation of anthropogenic disturbance and ecosystem resilience.
c) Genetic screening for invasive species.
d) Analysis of historical biogeographic patterns
b) Evaluation of anthropogenic disturbance and ecosystem resilience.
- The definition of “Genetic Diversity” as “sum total of the genetic information contained in the genes of an organism” highlights its significance as:
a) A measure of phenotypic variation within a population.
b) The raw material for evolutionary adaptation.
c) An indicator of population size and demographic stability.
d) A tool for forensic DNA analysis.
b) The raw material for evolutionary adaptation.
Which among the following is an endemic amphibian species found in Mindanao EXCEPT:
a) Rana grandocola.
b) Limnonectes magnus.
c) Megophrys stejnegeri.
d) Sphenomorphus jagori
d) Sphenomorphus jagori
Which among the following is a list of endemic bird species in Mindanao EXCEPT:
a) Rhipidura superciliaris.
b) Orthotomus nigriceps (Mindanao Lorikeet).
c) Trichoglossus johnstoniae.
d) Varanus salvator.
d) Varanus salvator.
Which among the following is a list of reptile endemic species in Mindanao EXCEPT:
a) Rhabdophis auriculata.
b) Calamania gerviasi (worm snake).
c) Lycodon dumerili.
d) Philautus worcesteri
d) Philautus worcesteri
Which among the following is a list of site endemic of butterfly species in Mindanao EXCEPT:
a. Acrophalmia letochine
b. Choaspes plateni adhara
c. Parantia dannati malindangensis
d. all of the above
c. Parantia dannati malindangensis
