Ways of Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Conservation definition
Conservation definition
Protecting & maintaining ecosystems & species
In situ conservation meaning
In situ conservation meaning
Protection in original habitat
Ex situ conservation meaning
Ex situ conservation meaning
Removal to protected place outside natural habitat
Germplasm definition
Germplasm definition
Any form of genetic resource
Seed bank storage temperature
Seed bank storage temperature
Near -20°C
IUCN stands for
IUCN stands for
International Union for Conservation of Nature
CITES purpose
CITES purpose
Control trade in endangered species & their products
Gene bank definition
Gene bank definition
Conservation of whole organisms/gametes/embryos/tissues
CBD signed year
CBD signed year
1992 at Earth Summit
UK Marine Conservation Zones count
UK Marine Conservation Zones count
28 zones covering ~10,000 km²