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Bio/Int. 2
Lesson 31- Extinction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Extinction | the disappearance of a species from all parts of its geographical range, a major reason for this is loss of habitat |
| Mass Extinction | event in which many types of living things become extinct at the same time |
| Conservation Biology | discipline that brings together many fields to attempt to solve biodiversity problems, aims is to develop practical approaches to preventing extinction of species and destruction of ecosystems |
| Biodiversity | the sum or total of the variety of organisms in the biosphere |
| Captive Breeding | breeding programs utilizing captive animals |