Reptiles in ecology and evolution Flashcards

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How have many phenotypes of reptile arisen ?

A

Via adaptive radiation Speciation, vegetation rafts. geographical isolation

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What is phytogeography ?

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The branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species and their influence on the earth’s surface.

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What are many species of reptile threatened by ?

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Human collection industry

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How has the threat of collection been minimised ?

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By longer giving the location of where these rare species are found.

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Give 2 examples of species which are now critically endangered due to the collection trade

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Indonesian island roti

Goniurosaurus luii

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