Biology 3593B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Triage
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It is necessary to use nature but not all use of nature is necessary . In conservation terms triage means to improve the decision making and focus the priorities. Extinct = no living member of the species anywhere in the world, f. e dodo. Extinct in the wild = no living member of the species in the wild, but individuals remain alive in captivity, f. e two northern white rhino"s kept in kenya. Globally extinct = extinct in the wild across its entire range, f. e franklin tree. Locally extinct = is no longer found in the area it use to inhabit but can still be found in other locations in the wild, f. e the lynx in scotland. Ecologically or functionally extinct = when a species exists in such low numbers that its effects on the other species in its community are negliable, f. e tigers. Endemic rich areas can be hotspots for extinctions.
