Reptiles in ecology and evolution Flashcards
1
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How have many phenotypes of reptile arisen ?
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Via adaptive radiation Speciation, vegetation rafts. geographical isolation
2
Q
What is phytogeography ?
A
The branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species and their influence on the earth’s surface.
3
Q
What are many species of reptile threatened by ?
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Human collection industry
4
Q
How has the threat of collection been minimised ?
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By longer giving the location of where these rare species are found.
5
Q
Give 2 examples of species which are now critically endangered due to the collection trade
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Indonesian island roti
Goniurosaurus luii