Chap 10 Flashcards
A species that is not native to a particular region
Exotic
Any species that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected
Threatened species
Species that are very important to the functioning of an ecosystem
Keystone species
Any species whose numbers have fallen so low that it is likely to become extinct in the near future
Endangered species
A species when the very last individual dies
Extinct species
Most unknown species belong to this group
Insects
Growing crops among native plants instead of on cleared land
Sustainable land use
Humans and familiar animals belong to this group
Vertebrates
Designed to protect groups of species by managing lands in a protected area
Habitat conservation plan
Critical ecosystems with high species diversity
Biodiversity hotspot
Many anabiotic’s or derived from chemicals that come from this group
Fungi
Members of a population may be prone to inherited genetic diseases If
Inbreeding takes place frequently within the population
The human diet has been in rich with native food products such as sweet potatoes beans tomatoes and corn that come from
Central and south America
What level of biodiversity is most commonly equated with the overall concept of biodiversity
Species diversity
What groups of organisms are most in danger of extinction
Those with small populations
Those that migrate or need special habitats
