Life 59- Conservation biology Flashcards
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Restoration ecology
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The science and practice of restoring damaged or degraded ecosystems
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Edge effect
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The changes in ecological processes in a community caused by physical and biological factors originating in an adjacent community
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Invasive species
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An exotic species that reproduces rapidly, spreads widely, and has negative effects on the native species of the religion to which it has been introduced.
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Reconciliation ecology
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The practice of making exploited lands more biodiversity-friendly
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Conservation biology
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An applied science that carries out investigations with the aim of maintaining the diversity of life on Earth