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Introduction Flashcards

1
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scientific study of amphibians and reptiles.
-is composed of a number of cross-disciplines: behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, paleontology, taxonomy,
and others

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Herpetology

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the species that are on the verge of extinction. They are therefore used as an ambassador to draw society’s attention towards the need to conserve them.

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flagship species

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Father of Philippine Herpetology

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Dr. Edward H. Taylor

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4
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A lone Mount Data Cloud Frog

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Platymantis subterrestris

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Due to the _________________ of the Philippines there is high level of Endemism and Biological diversity.

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Biogeographical isolation

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How many islands in the Philippines?

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7 641

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The Philippines has 7,641 islands spanning more than _______________ of territory

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300,000 square kilometers

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Megadiverse Countries

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  1. Australia
  2. Brazil
  3. China
  4. Colombia
  5. DRC- Democratic Republic of Congo
  6. Ecuador
  7. India
  8. Indonesia
  9. Madagascar
  10. Malaysia
  11. Mexico
  12. Peru
  13. Philippines
  14. South Africa
  15. Papa New Guinea
  16. United States
  17. Venezuela
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Top 3 countries in the world for amphibian endemism

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Madagascar- 176 species- 99%
Australia- 169- 86%
PNG- 134- 67%

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What is the rank of the Philippines for the amphibian endemism

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Top 13 with 44 species- 7% endemism

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Top 3 countries in the world for reptile endemism

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Madagascar- 274 species- 91%
Australia- 616- 82%
Philippines- 131 species- 68%

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are inherently fragile- with limited habitats, range and carrying capacity

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Island ecosystem

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13
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includes all species threatened with extinction or may be affected by trade- subject to strict regulation unless duly authorized

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Appendix 1

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includes all species which are not necessarily threatened but may become so unless trade is subject to strict regulation to avoid excessive utilization

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Appendix II

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15
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includes all species which any party identifies as being subject to regulation within jurisdiction for the purpose of prevention or restriction of exploitation.

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Appendix III

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16
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IUCN Threatened Species Categories

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Extinct
Threatened
Non-Threatened
Data Deficient
Not Evaluated

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Importance of Wildlife

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Economic Value
Biomedical Value
Ecological Value
Ethnic/ cultural value
Aesthetic value

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is used to designate a large area through which existing protected areas (national parks, biological reserves

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biological corridor, ecological corridor or corridor of conservation

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the remnants of the original ecosystems, maintain their connectivity through productive activities in the landscape that facilitate the flow of species

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biological corridor, ecological corridor or corridor of conservation

20
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Biodiversity Corridor

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  1. Sierra Madre
  2. Palawan
  3. Eastern Mindanao
21
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Philippine Faunal region defined by the Pleistocene Aggregate Island Complexes (PAIC’s)

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Babuyan Island Group
Batanes Island Group
Luzon PAIC
Mindanao Paic
Sulu Island Group
Negros-Panay PAIC
Palawan PAIC
Mindoro PAIC

22
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Animals poached for the Wildlife Trade for sale as pets, specimens or zoo collections such as parrots, raptors, sailfin lizards, tarsiers, turtles, snakes

Excessive subsistence hunting for meat or non subsistence food items and delicacies, hunting for raw materials for industry and medicine or for ornaments, decorative crafts and trophies such as sea turtles, pigs, deer, monitors, crocodile, bats

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In brink of extinction

23
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CITES meaning

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Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna

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IUCN meaning

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International Union for the conservation of Nature and Natural resources - World Conservation Monitoring Center

25
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Island endemics with restricted habitats on islands have small populations are easily prone to extinction

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Fragile Island Populations

26
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How many percent of the country’s original forest remains from 1900-1999?

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6% :«

27
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-Extracts from plants and toxins and other secretions from animals as a source of medicine

-Venom Research
-Herbal Medicine
-Experimental bioassay

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Biomedical Value

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-Biodiversity, flora and fauna play an important role in maintaining health and integrity-linkages in biodiversity maintenance

-Role in seed-dispersal, pollination, pest control and prey-items

-Keystone Mutualists and biological indicators

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Ecological Value

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No of species and endemic species of Terrestrial Mammals?

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207, 133

30
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No of species and endemic species of Birds?

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691, 239

31
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No of species and endemic species of Reptiles?

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419, 241

32
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No of species and endemic species of Amphibians?

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120, 98

33
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Total no. of species and total no. of endemic species?

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Total no. of species- 1 437
Total no. of endemic species- 711

34
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What is a new species of stream frog of the genus hylarana from the mountains of southern mindanao island philippines?

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Pulchrana guttmani

35
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How many people are estimated to be bitten by snakes every year?

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5.4 million

36
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How many people each year die as a result of snake bites?

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100 000

37
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How many people are left disabled or disfigured by their injuries of snake bites?

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400 000

38
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National Scientist, Dr. Angel C. Alcala is a marine biologist, herpetologist, research advocate, civil servant, and an acclaimed scientist had passed on last February 01, 2023, at the age of 93.

As a well renowned scientist, he was recognized for his outstanding scientific contributions to the systematics, ecology, and diversity of amphibians and reptiles and marine biodiversity, reef fishes, and conservation of marine protected areas. His research and advocacy for marine no-take zones led to a national policy and program that established no-take marine protective areas all over the country and became a model of coastal resource management and conservation that many countries have adopted

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Dr. Angel C. Alcala

39
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What is the genus and anura of the new frog species?

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Limnonectes - genus
Dicroglossidae- anura

40
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A newly discovered frog found in Luzon island, Northern Philippines

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Limnonectes cassiopeia

41
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They recently published a tool that will help countries predict which amphibian and reptile species may invade a particular territory, helping authorities with preventive biosecurity

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Mae Lowe Diesmos
Acd. Arvin Diesmos
Arman Pili

42
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Scientific name of Cane Toad

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Rhinella marina

43
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When and where does the world congress of Herpetology 10 happened?

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August 5-9, 2024 at Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo

44
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Is a scientific organization to connect individuals interested in the discovery, study, and management of amphibians and reptiles?

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World Congress of Herpetology (WCH)

45
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It is one of the earliest institutes within University Malaysia Sarawak, established in the late 1990s when the term ‘biodiversity’ was newly coined, and is strategically placed in the heart of south-east Asia?

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Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation

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