Biodiversity & Types of Species Mod

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What is an organism whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition?

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Indicator species

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What do we call a species that is NOT native to a specific location and has a tendency to spread and damage the environment?

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Invasive species

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What is the term for the variety of organisms in a given area?

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Biodiversity

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What do we call species that normally live and thrive in a particular area?

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Native species

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What is the term for species identified as in danger of extinction?

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Endangered species

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What is a species that is native to a specific location and is found nowhere else?

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Endemic species

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What type of species plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community?

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Keystone species

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What is the term for species that are brought to a new habitat by human activity?

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Exotic species

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What is the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems?

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They can outcompete native species, disrupt food webs, and cause ecological harm.

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What is the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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It enhances resilience, provides ecosystem services, and supports food webs.