Biodiversity & Types of Species

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What is an extinct species?

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A species that no longer exists.

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What is an indicator species?

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An organism whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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The variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes within and between ecosystems.

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Which biome has high biodiversity?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is NOT native to a specific location and has a tendency to spread and damage the environment.

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What is a native species?

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A species that naturally occurs in a specific location.

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What is a keystone species?

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

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genes within a species.

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What is an exotic species?

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A species that is introduced to a new location but does not necessarily cause harm.

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What is species diversity?

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The variety of different species within a given area.