BIOLOGY 1M03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 55: Biophilia Hypothesis, Bioindicator, Ecosystem Services
15 Dec 2016
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Endangered species act (esa) & iucn (international union for. Is in danger of extinction in all or a significant part of its habitat range. Examples: giant pandas, gorillas, african elephants & asian elephants. Is likely to become endangered in the future throughout all or a significant part of its range - examples: canadian lynx, grizzly bears, bald eagles. Small populations experience inbreeding and genetic drift, leading to a reduction of fitness and ultimately a smaller population. A loss of species is associated with the loss of genes and genetic potential. The loss of keystone species can have a detrimental effect on the world (ex: extinction of bees) Medicine (many medicinal sources are known from other cultures - ethnobotany) Vincristine is used in the treatment of leukemia. Vinblastin is used in the treatment of hodgkin"s disease. Holds many terrestrial species, high density of organisms. Human beings do not fully understand the complexity of ecosystems (the.
