ch 10 vocab
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DanyellGarrett on September 21, 2009
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BIODIVERSITY
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 biodiversity | number and variety of different species in a given area |
| gene | piece of dna that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by an organism's offspring |
| keystone species | species that are clear to the functioning of an ecosystem |
| ecotourism | form of tourism that supports the conversation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas |
| endangered species | species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately |
| threatened species | species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected |
| exotic species | species that is not native to a particular region |
| poaching | hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife ilegally |
| endemic species | species that are native to and found only within a limited area |
| germ plasm | any form of genetic material, such as that contained within the reproductive, or germ, cells of plants and animals |
| Endangered Species Act | designed to protect plant and animal species in danger of extinction |
| habitat conservation plan | plan that attempts to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or cooperative agreements |
| Biodiversity Treaty | goal is to preserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries |
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