Preserving Biodiversity

Preserving Biodiversity

This text discusses measuring biodiversity; changing human behavior; and conservation in preserves. Advanced Placement® and AP® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this textbook.

Topics

  • adaptive radiation biodiversity
  • biodiversity hotspot
  • bush meat
  • chemical diversity chytridiomycosis
  • DNA barcoding
  • ecosystem diversity
  • endemic species
  • exotic species
  • extinction
  • extinction rate
  • genetic diversity
  • heterogeneity
  • megafauna
  • secondary plant
  • compound
  • species-area
  • relationship
  • tragedy of the commons
  • white-nose syndrome
  • biodiversity preservation
  • CITES
  • Endangered Species Act
  • habitat restoration
  • Kyoto protocol
  • measuring biodiversity
  • Migratory Bird Act
  • nature preserve
  • preservation
  • preserve
  • preserve design
  • wildlife preserve
  • zoo
  • conservation
  • biodiversity