34. Fauna Of New Zealand Flashcards
1
Q
What taxa contributes to most of new zealands biodiversity diversity?
A
Invertebrates, especially insects - beetles
2
Q
Define endemic species
A
Animals that are not found anywhere else, only in its own country
3
Q
Define native species
A
Occurs in the location naturally and originally, however are also found in other locations
4
Q
How did New Zealand get its fauna - three historical explanations
A
Continental drift
Land bridges
Transoceanic dispersal
5
Q
When did NZ split away from Gondwanaland?
A
100-80 mya
6
Q
How did the NZ fauna arrive here? Two ways
A
The westerly winds
Ocean currents
7
Q
What are three ways New Zealand impact the envionrment?
A
Habitat transformation - deforestation
Over exploitation - over harvesting
Introduced species
