Apes’ biodiversity Questions with correct Answers 2024

Apes’ biodiversity Questions with correct Answers 2024 Biodiversity Biodiversity is the sum total of the genetically based variety of all organisms in the biosphere. species diversity The number and variety of species in the world or in a particular region. Species Richness The number of different species in a community Genetic diversity Differences in DNA among individuals ecosystem diversity The variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere endangered A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction threatened species A species that could become endangered in the near future Rare species noticeable decline in population, uncommonly seen Restoration/ Remediation trying to return to a condition as similar as possible to original state. Preservation Setting aside or protecting undisturbed natural areas from harmful human activities. causes of endangerment Pollution, invasive species, over harvesting, climate change, and habitat loss in situ In the original or natural place or site. free ex situ Preserving species outside of natural areas; e.g., in zoos, aquaria, or botanic gardens. captive endangered species act (1973) identifies threatened and endangered species in the U.S., and puts their protection ahead of economic considerations Generalist a species with a broad niche that can tolerate a wide range of conditions and can use a variety of resources specialist A consumer that primarily eats one specific organism or feeds on a very small number of organisms. lacey act A conservation law prohibiting the transportation of illegally captured or prohibited animals across state lines. It was the first federal law protecting wildlife, and is still in effect, though it has been revised several times. Today the law is primarily used to prevent the importation or spread of potentially dangerous non-native species. convention on biological diversity an international treaty that aims to conserve biodiversity, use biodiversity in a sustainable manner, and ensure the fair distribution of biodiversity's benefits invasive species An introduced species that spreads out and often has harmful ecological effects on other species or ecosystems (intrusion) characteristics of endangered species Low reproductive rate, rare, commercially valuable, larger territories, specialized niche, narrow distribution, fees at high trophic level, fixed migratory routes instrumental value Value of an organism, species, ecosystem, or the earth's biodiversity based on its usefulness to us. intrinsic value A value that is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake. fragmentation highway dividing a forest conversion old growth forest- farmland simplification removing dead logs from an ecosystem population A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area biological community All of the populations of organisms living and interacting in a particular area stewardship A philosophy that holds that humans have a unique responsibility to manage, care for, and improve nature.