10.1.8 - Conserving biodiversity Flashcards

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Examples of species that live in clean, highly oxygenated water.

A

Salmon
Flat worms

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Examples of species that live in hypoxic, polluted water.

A

Blood worm
Rat tailed maggots

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What do lichens do to the air?

A

Absorb atmospheric pollutants and are intolerant to increased levels of nitrogen dioxide.

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What is the IUCN?

A

The International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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What does preservation mean?

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Protection of an area with no human interaction

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