Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the definition of biodiversity?
A
The variety of living organisms in an area
2
Q
What’s the definition of habitat/ species diversity?
A
The number of different (habitats/species) in an area
3
Q
What’s the definition of genetic diversity?
A
The variation of alleles within a species
4
Q
What’s the definition of species richness?
A
Number of different species in an area
5
Q
What’s the definition of species eveness?
A
The relative abundance of each species in an area
6
Q
What are alleles?
A
Different versions of a gene
7
Q
What is polymorphism?
A
A locus that have 2+ alleles
8
Q
What’s a critically endangered species?
A
A species that is likely to become extinct (because population size is too small)
9
Q
What’s the definition of conservation?
A
The protection and management of species and habitats
