Roles Of Ecology Flashcards

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Q

Some non-native species threaten our forest, croplands, lakes and other ecosystems.

A

Non-native or Introduced Species Invasion

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Marshes and wetlands filter toxins and other impurities from water. The benefits nature provides to people.

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Natural services

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3
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Production of medicine

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Biomedical contributions

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4
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Produce substance used fro cancer treatments.

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Pacific Yew Tree

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5
Q

Its hemolymph is used in leukemia patients.

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Horseshoe crab

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6
Q

A potentially serious bacteria transmitted to humans by ticks.

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Lyme Disease

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7
Q

World’s most cherished species

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Endangered Species Protection

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8
Q

Ecological concepts have been applied to forest management scale.

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Forest Solutions

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9
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Biological control is a technique that uses the natural enemies and predators of pests to control damage to crops.

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Agricultural Solutions

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10
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Is a technique that uses the natural enemies and predators of pests to control damage to crops.

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Biological control

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11
Q

Estuaries are nursery grounds for fish populations that live in coasted waters, an important reason to protect these ares.

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Fishing Solutions

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