Biology Deck 8 - Extinctions Flashcards
1
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extinction
A
the process through which a species ceases to exist
2
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local extinction
A
gone from a particular area
3
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Extinct in the wild
A
individuals remain but only in captivity/ under cultivation
4
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Ecological Extinction
A
still persists, but is so rare that its ecological role is negligible
5
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extirpation
A
local extinction, still present in other areas
6
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extant
A
not extinct, still in existence
7
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endemic
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being native to a specific location and found naturally nowhere else
8
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the anthropocene period
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the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment
9
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types of extinction reversal
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1) genetic techniques
2) advanced animal care methods
3) reintroduction methods to release captive animals in the wild
10
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de - extinction
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resurrection biology
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