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biodiversity
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"Biological diversity" usually refers to the number of different species in a given area
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gene
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A piece of DNA that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by an organism's offspring
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keystone species
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A species that is clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem
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ecotourism
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A form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas
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endangered species
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A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately
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threatened species
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A species that has a declining popuation and that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected
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exotic species
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A species that is not native to a particular region
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poaching
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A crime where activities, such as hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife, continue illegally
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endemic species
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Species that are native to and found only within a limited area
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germ plasm
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Any form of genetic material, such as that conainted within the reproductive, or germ, cells of plants and animals
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Endangered Species Act
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A law passed by the U.S. Congress in 1973 to protect plant and animal species in danger of extinction
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habitat conservation plan
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A plan that attempts to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or cooperative agreements
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Biodiversity Treaty
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The goal is to preserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries
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