Endangered Species

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Illegal hunting for profit is called

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Poaching.

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The type of species that offers the best opportunity to apply the prevention principle is the

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Indicator species.

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A vital part of keeping species alive and thriving even if they are threatened or endangered is

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Conservation.

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The majority of species extinctions are caused by

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Human practices such as hunting, overfishing, and deforestation.

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Adaptations that enable a species to blend in with its environment are called

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Camouflage.

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The term for a species that is at risk of extinction is

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Endangered species.

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The practice of managing and protecting wildlife and their habitats is known as

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Conservation.

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance is called

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Keystone species.

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The introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem can lead to

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Disruption of local ecosystems.

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The process by which species evolve to become better suited to their environment is called

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Adaptation.