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What is a primary goal of conservation strategies?
What is a primary goal of conservation strategies?
- To reduce habitat destruction (correct)
- To increase biodiversity loss
- To promote industrial development
- To limit species protection laws
Which of the following factors is NOT considered a threat to species diversity?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered a threat to species diversity?
- Climate change
- Natural population growth (correct)
- Overexploitation
- Invasive species
Which organization provides a Red List assessing species risk and conservation?
Which organization provides a Red List assessing species risk and conservation?
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (correct)
- Greenpeace
- Nature Conservancy
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
What is one of the consequences of losing biodiversity?
What is one of the consequences of losing biodiversity?
What role do botanic gardens play in conservation?
What role do botanic gardens play in conservation?
Flashcards
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of life on Earth, encompassing all plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, including their ecosystems and genetic diversity.
Threats to Species
Threats to Species
Factors that negatively impact species populations, leading to decline or even extinction.
IUCN
IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a global organization dedicated to conserving nature and its resources.
Conservation Strategies
Conservation Strategies
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Botanic Gardens and Plant Conservation
Botanic Gardens and Plant Conservation
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Study Notes
Biodiversity Threats & Conservation Strategies
- Over 45,300 species are threatened with extinction, representing 28% of assessed species.
- Amphibians (41%), mammals (26%), conifers (34%), reef corals (36%), selected crustaceans (28%), reptiles (21%), birds (12%), sharks and rays (37%), and cycads (71%) are among the groups facing threats.
Threat Assessment Criteria
- Extinction risk is assessed using criteria including population reduction, restricted geographic range, small population size, and extinction probability analysis.
- Categories for threatened species include: Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), and others.
Carnivorous Plants
- Some plants are carnivorous.
- They adapt to nutrient-poor environments by obtaining nitrogen from animals, especially insects.
- For example, certain Nepenthes species use nectar to attract prey, then the prey gets trapped and digested within the plant.
Integrated Plant Conservation
- Conservation includes in-situ (preserving biodiversity in natural habitats) and ex-situ (conserving outside natural habitats) strategies.
- In-situ strategies involve managing and monitoring tree diversity in natural habitats.
- Ex-situ strategies involve curating tree diversity outside natural habitats through methods like seed banking, cryopreservation, micropropagation, and conservation collections.
- Other strategies include research (reproductive biology, genetics, ecology), horticulture (propagation, cultivation, reintroduction), and education (interpretation, training, awareness-building).
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Explore the alarming threats faced by various species and the conservation strategies in place to protect them. This quiz delves into details about extinction risks, categories of threatened species, and the unique adaptations of carnivorous plants.
