ch 10 key terms Flashcards
biodiversity
usually refers to the number of different species in a given area
gene
Is a piece of DNA that codes for Pacific specific trait that I can be inherited by an organisms off spring
keystone species
some species are so clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem that they are called
ecotourism
A form of tourism that supports the conversation and sustainable deployment of ecologically unique areas
endangered species
Is a species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately
threatened species
is a species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected
exotic species
is a species that is not native or a particular region
poaching
many countries have laws to regulate hunting fishing harvesting and trade of wildlife
endemic species
important feature of such areas is that they have a large portion of which are species that are native to and found only within a limited area.
germ plasm
is any form of genetic material such as that contain within the reproductive, or germ, cells of animal and plants.
endangered species act
in 1973 the US Congress plays the endangered species act and has amended it. is designed to protect plant and animal species in in danger or extinction
habitat conservation plan
A plant that attends to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or cooperative agreements
biodiversity treaty
The treaty goal is to preserve biodiversity any shit of genetic resources in all countries