| A | B |
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| biodiversity | number and variety of species in a given area |
| gene | piece of DNA that codes for a specific trait |
| keystone species | critical species to the functioning of an ecosystem |
| ecotourism | a form of educational tourism that supports the conservation & development of an area |
| endangered species | a species that is likely to become extinct |
| threatened species | a species that has a declining population |
| exotic species | not native to, but living in a particular region |
| poaching | an illegal act of killing & trading animals |
| endemic species | species that are native to and found only in a limited area |
| germ plasma | genetic material found in wild plants |
| Endangered Species Act | a law to protect plants and animal species in danger of extinction |
| habitat conservation plan | a plan that attempts to protect 1 or more species |
| Biodiversity Treaty | initiative of the Earth Summit to preserve biodiversity |
