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ch.3 lesson 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| habitat destruction | the loss of a natural habitat |