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Wildlife Study Guide Section 1: Ecology I-A3: Species Richness and Diversity

Wildlife Study Guide Section 1: Ecology I-A3: Species Richness and Diversity. View this quiz as a slide show from “the beginning”

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Wildlife Study Guide Section 1: Ecology I-A3: Species Richness and Diversity

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  1. Wildlife Study Guide Section 1: Ecology I-A3: Species Richness and Diversity View this quiz as a slide show from “the beginning” During the slide show, you can right click on any slide and choose pointer options then pen or highlighter to write on any slide. But you will need to right click & choose pointer options then arrow before you can click on any of the navigation links again. Click to Start

  2. II-1E3-1 A ___________ is a type of organism whose members can interbreed and produce viable (reproductive) offspring. species No hint Hint Answer Next Slide

  3. II-1E3-2 The number of different wildlife species found in an area is known as ____________________. species richness 2 words s. r. Hint Answer Next Slide

  4. II-1E3-3 The combination of species richness and species abundance is known as species _______________. diversity No hint Hint Answer Next Slide

  5. II-1E3-4 Many times, species diversity can be used to determine the _____________ of an ecosystem. health h. Don’t over think Hint Answer Next Slide

  6. II-1E3-5 If an ecosystem has poor species diversity, then it may not be functioning properly. In general, the productivity of an ecosystem is _____________ when species diversity is higher. greater No hint Hint Answer Next Slide

  7. II-1E3-6 Species that play a critical role in maintaining structure and diversity of an ecological community are known as__________ __________. keystone species 2 words k.s. Hint Answer Next Slide

  8. II-1E3-7 ____________ are a keystone species in Maryland that create wetland habitat which is used for food and cover for a variety of other species. Beavers Starts with b Hint Answer Next Slide

  9. II-1E3-8 Species that have been introduced into areas and can sometimes limit diversity are known as non-native or _____________ species. exotic Starts with e Hint Answer Next Slide

  10. II-1E3-9 When exotic species pose biological, economic or human-health related harm, then they are considered to be _____________ species. invasive Starts with i Hint Answer Next Slide

  11. II-1E3-10 One invasive species in Maryland is ____________, a large semi-aquatic rodent from South America. nutria Starts with n Hint Answer Next Slide

  12. II-1E3-11 Identify this animal. nutria Starts with n Hint Answer Next Slide

  13. II-1E3-12 Explain why nutria are considered an invasive species. Nutria consume the roots of wetland vegetation, and thousands of acres of wetlands have been lost on the Eastern shore due to this animal’s ravenous eating habits. Feeding habits and effects of feeding habits Hint Answer Last Slide

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