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What is conservation biology focused on?
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?
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?
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?
What disciplines does conservation biology draw on?
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Who led the convening of 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology'?
Who led the convening of 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology'?
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Study Notes
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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