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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conservation biology | a new field that studies methods and implements plans to protect biodiversity |
| US Endangered Species Law - 1973 | made it illegal to harm any species on the endangered or threatened species list |
| sustainable use | strives to let people use the resources of wilderness areas in ways that will not damage the ecosystem |
| habitat corridors | natural strips that allow the migration of organisms from one area to another |
| habitat corridors | help overcome some of the problems of habitat fragmentation |
| reintroduction programs | release organisms into an area where their species once lived |
| captivity | an organism held by people |
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| Terms | 7 |
| Creator | lclab2 |
| Created | October 14, 2009 |
| Group | GACS lclab Biology |
| Subject | biology |
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GACS lclab Biology - Chapter 5 - Biological Diversity & Conversation, Section 5.2 Conservation of Biodiversity