Lecture 12: Behaviour and Conservation Flashcards
1
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Define ‘conservation biology’.
A
Incorporating population ecology and population genetics to inform conservation strategies.
2
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Define ‘conservation behaviour’.
A
The investigation of how knowledge of the proximate and ultimate aspects of behaviour can inform conservation of biodiversity.
3
Q
Define ‘ecological trap’.
A
A low quality habitat that animals are attracted to or prefer.
4
Q
What is the ‘giving up density (GUD)’?
A
The difference between the total resources within the patch and the resources consumed.
