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4.2 biodiversity Flashcards

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What is biodiversity?

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a measure of the variation found in the living world

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define habitat biodiversity

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The range of habitats in which different species live

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define species biodiversity

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the range of organisms found in a habitat

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define species

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a group of organisms which can freely interbreed to produce fertile offspring

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define genetic biodiversity

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variation between individuals belonging to the same species, can create breeds

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define sampling

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selecting a small portion and studying that carefully

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how is random sampling carried out

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sample sites are randomly selected such as through random generation of coordinates

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advantage of random sampling

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ensures data isn’t biased through selective sampling

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disadvantage of random sampling

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may not cover all areas of habitat equally and can lead to underestimate of biodiversity

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types of non-random sampling

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Opportunistic, stratified, systematic.

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how is opportunistic sampling carried out

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researcher makes sampling decisions based on prior knowledge or during the process of collecting data

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advantage of opportunistic sampling

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Easier and quicker than random sampling

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disadvantage of opportunistic sampling

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data may be biased- can lead to overestimate of biodiversity

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how is stratified sampling carried out

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dividing a habitat into areas which appear different and sampling each area separately

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advantage of stratified sampling

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ensures all different areas of a habitat are sampled and species are not under represented

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disadvantage of stratified sampling

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may lead to overrepresentation of some areas

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how is systematic sampling carried out

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samples are taken at fixed intervals across the habitat

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types of systematic sampling techniques

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line transects and belt transects

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advantage of systematic sampling

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useful when a habitat shows a clear gradient in some environmental factor

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disadvantages of systematic sampling

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only species on the line or within the belt can be recorded, some may be missed and lead to underestimate of biodiversity

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what preparation should be considered when sampling a habitat

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suitable clothing and footwear

apparatus needed to carry out sampling

clipboard pen and paper to record observations

appropriate keys to identify plants

camera to record specimens and grid location

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what is best to do when measuring biodiversity

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use a range of sampling techniques- can be important if the habitat is not homogenous (even)

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what is an important aspect to consider when sampling a habitat

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the effect your presence will have on the habitat- sampling should cause as little disturbance as possible

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what is the best way to count plants which are too small or there’s numerous

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calculate a value of percentage ground cover occupied by each species

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define quadrat

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square frame used to define the size of a sample area

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how may you use a quadrat with random sampling

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generate random numbers then use them as coordinates to place the quadrats within the habitat

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what can help with placing a quadrat accurately

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a tape measure

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what do you need to do inside the quadrat

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identify the plants found and then calculate the percentage cover as a measure of their abundance

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what do some quadrats have to make estimates more accurate

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a grid of string that divides the quadrat into a number of smaller squares

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what can you use to measure percentage cover

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a point frame

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what is a point frame and how do you use it

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a frame holding a number of long needles

lower the frame into the quadrat and record any plants touching the needles

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what should you not forget to record when using a quadrat and why

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bare ground as its easy to bias your readings by using the point frame not randomly within the quadrat

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what is the best way to use a point frame

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at regular intervals across the quadrat

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what is a transect and how do you use it

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a line taken across the habitat

stretch a long string across the habitat and take samples along the line

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what would you record with a line transect and where would you use it

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the plants touching the line at set intervals along it

in a large habitat

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define interrupted belt transect

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Quadrat placed at regular intervals along the line

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what does an interrupted belt transect provide

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quantitive data at intervals across the habitat

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define continuous belt transect

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placing a quadrat beside the line and moving it along the line so you can study a band or belt in detail

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identify the two types of transect

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line transect and belt transect

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how can you catch intevertebrates

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  • by sweep netting through a habitat with a stout net and emptying them on a white sheet to count
  • placing a white sheet under a branch and knocking the branch with a stout stick so they drop and you can count them
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what do you need to be carful with when catching invertebrates

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you need to make sure to be quick as they may crawl or fly away
you can use a poster to collect animals before they fly away

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what may you use a pitfall trap for and how does it work

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to catch small animals
it is a small container in soil with a little water or scrunched paper so when animals fall in it they can’t crawl back out

43
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when may you used a tullgren funnel and how does it work

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to collect small animals from leaf litter
you place a leaf litter in a funnel and a light above the little drives the animals downwards so they fall and can be collected in a jar underneath the funnel

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what can a light trap be used for and how does it work

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to collect flying insects at night

has an ultraviolet light that attracts insects and they fall into a collecting vessel containing alcohol

45
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what can you used a Longworth trap for and how does it work

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for small animals without harming them

consists of near box which contains food in it then when animal enters it the door closes

46
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what technique can you use to calculate population size

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mark and recapture technique

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how would you calculate total population with mark and recapture technique

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capture sample of animals
mark each animal as C1
release the animals and leave traps for some time
animals captured mark as C2 and animals that where already marked are C3
multiply C1 by C2 then divide by C3

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what problem is there with the mark and recapture technique

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estimate calculated can be affected by animals that learn the trap is harmless or by animals that don’t like the experience so keep away from the trap after their first capture

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what assumptions should you consider with the mark and recapture technique

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  • there is no migration
  • no births or deaths
  • all members of the population mix randomly
  • the mark doesn’t harm the animal or affect the chances of recapture
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define species richness

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number of species found in a habitat

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define species evenness

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a measure of how every represented the species are

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how would you use Simpsons index of diversity

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E= sum of
n= no of individuals of a particular species
N= total number of all individuals of all species
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how would you interpret data from using Simpsons index of diversity

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the closer to 1 your answer is the more diverse the habitat is
the further from 1 your answer is the less diverse the habitat is

54
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what can destroy a habitat

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a small change to the environment such as a disease or predator

55
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what populations have little genetic biodiversity

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isolated populations such as captive animals in a zoo, rare breeds or pedigree animals

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where is genetic diversity found

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when there is more than one allele for a particular locus as it leads to variations that are more observable

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how can you calculate genetic diversity

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no. of individuals that have more than 1 allele/ total no. of loci X 100

58
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what are polymorphic gene loci and how do you calculate it

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loci with more than 2 alleles

no. of polymorphic gene loci/ total no. of loci

59
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what factors affect biodiversity

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human population growth
agriculture
climate change

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how does human population growth affect biodiversity

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  • leanred to use environment to our advantage
  • alter ecosystems to provide ourselves w/ food
  • destroy and fragment habitats
  • using more of earths resources
  • pollute the atmosphere
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how does agriculture affect biodiversity

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  • by clearing natural vegetation, reduces the size of habitats and population
  • species gave less capacity to adopt to changing conditions
  • modern agriculture relies on monoculture (1 type of crop) and selective breeding
  • due to selective breeding other characteristics get ignored and die out
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how does climate change affect biodiversity

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  • species are less able to adapt to changes in temp and rainfall-slow migration towards poles
  • obstruction to migration include mountain ranges, large bodies of water, agricultural land
  • selective bred plants cause little variation
  • agricultural species unlikely to adapt and vulnerable to disease
  • efficiency of agriculture will decline so crops grown in diff are and original areas will become desert
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what is extinction

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when last living member of a species dies and ceases to exist

64
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why are domesticated species more at risk of extinction than wild populations

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through selective breeding, you are getting rid of other alleles so if there were a disease, a species is less likely to survive

65
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define keystone species

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one that has a disproportionate effect upon its environment relative to its abundance

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examples of keystone species

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mountain lions- hunted to protect deer population
Beavers- build dams
Sugar maple- have roots which access water deep in soil and transfer it to make it accessible to there plants
bees- pollenate plants allowing them to reproduce

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define soil depletion

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loss of soil fertility caused by removal of minerals by continuous cropping

68
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identify ecological interdependence of organisms reasons for maintaining biodiversity

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if one species is affected by human activity and its numbers decline, it can affect other species

the decline of a keystone species can have catastrophic effect on environment

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identify ecological genetic resource reasons for maintaining biodiversity

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genetic diversity declining can destroy species as they won’t be able to fight off pests and disease

70
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identify economic reasons for maintaining biodiversity

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  • growth of timber, food and fuel
  • purification of fresh water
  • formation and fertilisation of soil
  • developing new medicines
  • detoxification and recycling of wastes
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identify aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity

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  • experience feeling of wellbeing and patients recover quickly from stress and injury
  • deforestation has been linked to severe flooding
  • developing new medicines and vaccines
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define conservation in situ

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carrying out active management to maintain the biodiversity in a species natural environment

aim is to enable endangered species to survive and maintain biodiversity

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how can legislation conserve species

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pass laws to stop hunting, lagging and clearing land for development and agriculture
internationals laws can govern what people can import and export

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what are the principles of choosing a wildlife reserve

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  • comprehensiveness: how many species in area
  • Adequacy- is it large enough for survival
  • Representativeness- is there full range of diversity
75
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why have wildlife reserves led to conflict in the past

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  • protected animals escaped reserves and raided crops
  • people continued to hurt protected animals for food
  • illegal harvesting of timber or other plant products
  • tourists fed protected animals or left litter
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examples of wildlife reserves in the UK

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  • National parks
  • National nature reserves
  • sires of special scientific interest
  • local nature reserves
  • marine conservation zones
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advantages of conservation in situ

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  • plants and animals conserved in natural environment
  • protect biodiversity
  • protect significant elements of natural and cultural heritage
  • allow management of areas to ensure ecological integrity is maintained
  • provide opportunities for ecologically sustainable land users
  • facilitates scientific research
  • possible to improve and restore ecological integrity of area
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disadvantages of conservation in situ

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  • endangered habitats may be fragmented and not large enough for survival
  • population may have already lost genetic diversity
  • condition that caused habitat/species to be endangered may still be present
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define conservation ex situ

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conservation outside the normal habitat of the species

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describe how zoos contributes to conservation ex situ

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  • concentrate of captive breeding- breed endangered species and conduct research to benefit them
  • freezing eggs/sperm/embryos preserves large amounts of genetic material
  • artifical insemination used on wild animals
  • carry out research on common species similar to target special so endangered are spared from research but benefit long term from it
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advantages of conservation ex situ

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  • organisms protected from predation and poaching
  • health is monitored/ medical assistance if required
  • populations can be divided/ if disaster strikes one, other is safe
  • genetic diversity can be measured
  • selective breeding to increase genetic diversity
  • modern reproductive techniques increase chances of success
  • breeding to increase no. of endangered species
  • used for attraction to raise funds and for education
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disadvantages of conservation ex situ

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  • captive population can mean limited genetic diversity
  • animals exposed to range of diseases
  • animals living outside natural habitat
  • nutritional issues hard to manage
  • animals might not behave normal
  • correct environmental conditions hard to achieve and expensive
  • when reintroduced to the wild, difficulties w/ acceptance by existing members of wild species
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methods of conservation ex situ for plants

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botanic gardens
seed banks
storage of seeds

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why is conservation of plants easier than of animals

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  • plants have dormant stage (the seed)
  • seeds are produced in large numbers
  • seeds can be stored in protected surroundings and huge numbers
  • captive bred individuals can be replanted in the wild
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what are the problems with botanic gardens

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  • funding (ppl not as enthusiastic as w/ animals)
  • collecting wild seeds causes disturbance
  • collected samples may mot represent level of genetic diversity
  • seeds from one area may be genetically different to those elsewhere
  • seeds stored for long time may not be viable
  • plants breed asexually (less genetic diversity)
  • conclusions based from research on small sample not valid for whole species
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how do seed banks contribute to conservation ex situ

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  • contain seeds that remain viable for decades
  • seeds are stored and used to provide benefits for humanity
  • store seeds for food crops, disease resistance crops for agriculture and repopulation of endangered species
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how does storage of seeds contribute to conservation ex situ

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  • to pro-long viability they are stored in very dry freezing conditions
  • 1% increase in moisture level, double life span
  • 5*c reduction in temp, doubles life span
  • seeds tested at regular intervals to check viability
88
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identify the International agreements to protect species/habitats

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CITES

Rio convention on biological diversity

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Identify the aims of CITES

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  • ensure international trade of wildlife doesn’t threaten survival
  • regulate + monitor international trade in selected species of plants + animals
  • ensure trade in wild plants for commercial purposes is prohibited
  • ensure trade in propagated plants is allowed
  • ensure slightly less endangered species may be traded
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why can the CITES policies be difficult to enforce

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when there is demand for a product, there will be attempt to supply it (smuggling)

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Identify the aims of the rio convention on biological diversity

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  • conservation of biological diversity
  • sustainable use of its components
  • appropriate shared access to genetic resources
  • appropriate sharing and transfer of scientific knowledges and technologies
  • fair sharing of benefits ringing out of use of genetic resources
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how does the role of zoos, botanic gardens and seed banks play an international role

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  • ex situ conservation facilities in diff states provide support for eachother, share technologies and genetic materials
  • sharing genetic material save time expense and distress to rare animals
  • wild life reserves are essential for reintroduction to the wild
  • plant breeding programmes can be enhanced by sharing stored specimens
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identify local conservation schemes

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the countryside stewardship scheme

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identify the aims of the countryside stewardship scheme

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  • improve the natural beauty and diversity of the countryside
  • enhance, restore and recreate targeted landscapes their wildlife, habitats and historical features
  • improve opportunities for public access
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what was the countryside stewardship scheme replaced by

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environmental stewardship scheme

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what are the aims of the environmental stewardship scheme

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  • look after wildlife, species and their habitats
  • ensure land is well managed and retains its traditional character
  • protect historic features and natural resources
  • ensure traditional livestock and crops are conserved
  • provide opportunities for people to visit and learn ab the countryside

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