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biodiversity 3.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Keystone species | A species that influences the survival of many others in an ecosystem |
| 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 |
| Biodiversity | The number of different species in an area |
| Gene | A structure in an organisms cells that carries its hereditary information |
| Habitat destruction | The loss of a natural habitat |
| Captive breeding | The mating of animals in zoos or wildlife preserves |