What biological or ecological characteristics increase the likelihood of extinction for a
population?
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K adapted species
large body size
being an endemic species (living in only one area)
low genetic diversity
What is land clearing / deforestation?
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, mostly cleared for agriculture
only 10% of old growth forest remain
There was an act that would pay money to farmer to not completely farm
the entire area, but Reagan shot it down
Why is Indonesia an example of mega-diversity? And what are the characteristics
does Indonesia have that allows for this?
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High ecological diversity
tropical rainforest (specialized niche)
high primary productivity
What are hotspots?
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Areas high in endemic species
What is fragmentation and why is it a problem?
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fragmentation is cutting up larger areas of land into smaller pieces loss of
quality
Creates smaller areas for certain species
population?
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K adapted species
large body size
being an endemic species (living in only one area)
low genetic diversity
What is land clearing / deforestation?
Give this one a try later!
, mostly cleared for agriculture
only 10% of old growth forest remain
There was an act that would pay money to farmer to not completely farm
the entire area, but Reagan shot it down
Why is Indonesia an example of mega-diversity? And what are the characteristics
does Indonesia have that allows for this?
Give this one a try later!
High ecological diversity
tropical rainforest (specialized niche)
high primary productivity
What are hotspots?
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Areas high in endemic species
What is fragmentation and why is it a problem?
Give this one a try later!
fragmentation is cutting up larger areas of land into smaller pieces loss of
quality
Creates smaller areas for certain species
