1.6- biodiversity and the heritage of our lands Flashcards
1
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endangered species
A
a species that may soon no longer exist within certain regions and/ or may be threatened with imminent extinction
2
Q
habitat fragmention
A
the conversion of formerly continuous habitat into patches separated by non-habitat areas
3
Q
habitat destruction
A
the permanent alteration of vital characteristics in and organism’s habitat
4
Q
biodiversity
A
the variety of life in all its forms, including ecosystem diversity, species diversity and genetic diversity
5
Q
invasive species
A
a species that does not normally occur in an area that is introduced by human action
