Conservation Biology Basics
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What is conservation biology focused on?

  • Manipulating genetic diversity within species
  • Protecting species, habitats, and ecosystems from extinction (correct)
  • Promoting excessive rates of extinction for certain species
  • Minimizing the conservation ethic
  • When did the term 'conservation biology' originate as a new field?

  • 1968
  • 1998
  • 1988
  • 1978 (correct)
  • What prompted the meeting that led to the conception of conservation biology as a new field?

  • Promoting excessive rates of extinction for certain species
  • Desire to increase urbanization in natural habitats
  • Interest in exploiting natural resources for economic gain
  • Concern over tropical deforestation, disappearing species, and eroding genetic diversity within species (correct)
  • What disciplines does conservation biology draw on?

    <p>Natural and social sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the convening of 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology'?

    <p>Bruce A. Wilcox and Michael E. Soulé</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Conservation Biology Overview

    • Conservation biology is focused on maintaining and preserving threatened and endangered species, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

    Origin of Conservation Biology

    • The term 'conservation biology' originated as a new field in the 1980s.

    Conception of Conservation Biology

    • The meeting that led to the conception of conservation biology as a new field was prompted by a growing concern about the loss of species and ecosystems.

    Interdisciplinary Approach

    • Conservation biology draws on multiple disciplines, including ecology, biology, genetics, anthropology, economics, and policy.

    Founding Conference

    • The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology was convened by Michael Soulé and Bruce Wilcox.

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    Test your knowledge about the fundamental concepts of conservation biology, including species protection, habitat conservation, and the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

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