Protecting biodiversity 1. Why are each of these types of species often targeted in conservation efforts? (Don’t just define the terms, actually explain “why” biologists might focus on these species!) a. Flagship - b. Keystone - c. Indicator - d. Umbrella -

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Q: 1. What characteristics make a species MORE susceptible to extinction/endangerment? (And conversely,…

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Communities and Ecosystems

Ecology contains two words: Eikos means dwelling, and logy means to study, so the combined meaning is studying habitat or living.