APES Friedland and Relyea Ch. 18 Flashcards
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| 329641398 | Inbreeding Depression | genetically similar parents mate and produce inferior offspring | |
| 329641399 | Endangered | in danger of becoming extinct | |
| 329641400 | Extinction | no longer in existence | |
| 329641401 | Native Species | species that have naturally evolved in an area | |
| 329641402 | Alien Species | species that do not naturally occur within an area and that have usually arrived in the area as a result of human intervention | |
| 329641403 | Invasive Species | plants and animals that have migrated to places where they are not native | |
| 329641404 | Lacey Act | prohibits interstate transport of wild animals dead or alive without federal permit. | |
| 329641405 | CITES | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 1975 it is a step toward worldwide protection of endangered flora and fauna. | |
| 329641406 | Red List | a record of current species facing unusually high risks of extinction | |
| 329641407 | Convention of Biological Diversity | conserve biodiversity, use biodiversity in a sustainable manner, and ensure fair distribution of its benefits. | |
| 329641408 | Edge Habitat | the transition zone between two different habitat types | |
| 329641409 | Biosphere Reserves | protected areas divided into zones with different purposes |