Species Flashcards
1
Q
Species that are native to and found only within a limited area.
A
endemic
1
Q
A species that is not native to a particular region.
A
exotic
2
Q
A species at risk, but not yet endangered.
A
threatened
3
Q
Regions that have lots of endemic species which are threatened by invasive species.
A
Island
4
Q
Species that are not native to a region and cause harm (ecologically or economically)
A
invasive
5
Q
The United States laws that protect endangered species:
A
are considered to be the strongest in the world.
6
Q
What is extinction?
A
When the last member of a species dies.
7
Q
This classification of risk means that the species is at serious risk of extinction.
A
endangered
