Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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For maintaining the genetic diversity, the construction of wildlife corridors might be helpful, especially in the fragmented landscape.
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The wildlife corridors can be defined as the link of native vegetation that interlinks the areas of similar wildlife habitats.
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