Biodiversity & Extinction

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“Biological Diversity”

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Biodiversity

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Refers to diversity or variety of life in a habitat or ecosystem

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Biodiversity

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2 Types of Biodiversity

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1. Terrestrial
2. Marine

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Refers to organisms on land

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Terrestrial

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Refers to organisms in water

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Marine

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Variety of different habitats, communities, and ecological processes

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Ecosystem Diversity

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Number and relative abundance of species found in a given biological system

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Species Diversity

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Total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, can be correlated to the span of survival for a certain species.

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Genetic Diversity

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A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

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Species

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Species that are not extinct

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Extant Species

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Species that are near extinction

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Endangered Species

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Fewer numbers of existing species than expected

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Critically Endangered

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Species that are preserved and maintained in zoos and other artificial habitats

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Functionally Extinct

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The dying out or termination of a species

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Species Extinction

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When a species goes extinct due to natural causes

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Natural Extinction

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Possible Causes for Natural Extinction

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1. Natural Climate Change (ex: Ice Age)
2. Natural Disasters (ex: Volcanic Eruptions, Meteorites)
3. Competition with other species
4. Reduced food supply
5. Diseases

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When a species goes extinct due to humans

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Anthropogenic Extinction

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Possible Causes for Anthropogenic Extinction

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1. Hunting (For food, accessories, decoration, medication, industry, pleasure, etc.)
2. Habitat Destruction (ex: Deforestation)
3. Invasive Species