BIOB50H3 Final: BIOB50 EXAM NOTES (LECTURES + BOOK).docx

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Integreative discipline applies principle of ecology to conservation of biodiversity and affects maintenance, loss and restoration of biodiversity. For ex: stabilization of red-cockaded woodpecker required cont. from several disciplines (law, polisci, and socio) 1917: a wing within esa was com of preserv of natural cond. 1946: renamed to ecologists union and took direct action to save threatened natural areas. Collection and interpretation of data without bias based on scientific method. Identified, classified and mapped immense diversity in central and. South america and witnessed species extinction and deforestation. Habitat degradation, invasive species and overexploitation reduce quality of habitat for many, but not all species. Breaking up of continuous habitat into habitat patches in a human dominated landscape. Non-native, introduced species that sustain growing pop and have larger effects on communities. Habitat fragmentation habitat degradation more vulnerable to invasive species. Species of conservation concern: marine mammals, birds and turtles.

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