Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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The conservation biology is the field of science that deals with the management of nature and biodiversity on Earth. It aims to protect the species, their habitats, and ecosystem from the extinction and erosion. The person who studies conservation biology is known as a conservation biologist. The conservation biologists conduct population viability analysis.
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