10.1.8 - Conserving biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of species that live in clean, highly oxygenated water.
A
Salmon
Flat worms
2
Q
Examples of species that live in hypoxic, polluted water.
A
Blood worm
Rat tailed maggots
3
Q
What do lichens do to the air?
A
Absorb atmospheric pollutants and are intolerant to increased levels of nitrogen dioxide.
4
Q
What is the IUCN?
A
The International Union for Conservation of Nature.
5
Q
What does preservation mean?
A
Protection of an area with no human interaction