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Chapter 3 Science
Lesson 5 Biodiversity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | The total number of different species on Earth, including those on land, in the water, and in the air |
| Keystone Species | A species that influences the survival of many other species in an ecosystem |
| Gene | A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring |
| Extinction | The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth |
| Endangered Species | A species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future |
| Threatened Species | A species that could become endangered in the near future |
| Habitat Destruction | the loss of a natural habitat |
| Habitat Fragmentation | The breaking of a habitat into smaller, isolated pieces |
| Poaching | Illegal killing or removal of wildlife from their habitats |
| Captive Breeding | The mating of animals in zoos or wildlife preserves |