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What is conservation biology primarily concerned with?
What is conservation biology primarily concerned with?
- Encouraging rapid urbanization to reduce human impact on natural habitats
- Maximizing human exploitation of natural resources
- Protecting species, habitats, and ecosystems from extinction (correct)
- Promoting genetic engineering in endangered species
When did the term 'conservation biology' originate as a new field?
When did the term 'conservation biology' originate as a new field?
- 1985
- 1990
- 1978 (correct)
- 2000
Who led the 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology' in 1978?
Who led the 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology' in 1978?
- Bruce A. Wilcox and Michael E. Soulé (correct)
- University of California, San Diego
- Kurt Benirschke and Sir Otto Frankel
- Thomas Lovejoy and Jared Diamond
What prompted the convening of 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology'?
What prompted the convening of 'The First International Conference on Research in Conservation Biology'?
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'Conservation biology' and what other concept emerged together?
'Conservation biology' and what other concept emerged together?
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