Biodiversity and Endemism Flashcards
1
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ecosystems
A
biological communities where organisms interact with one another and with their physical environment
2
Q
species richness
A
the number of different species in an area
3
Q
relative species abundance
A
the relative numbers of species in an area
4
Q
biodiversity hotspots
A
an area with a particularly high level of biodiversity
5
Q
endemic
A
a species that evolves in geographical isolation and is found in only one place
