Key Terms in Conservation and Biodiversity
biodiversity,
biodiversity hotspots,
conservation biology,
ecosystem services,
endangered species,
Endangered Species Act (ESA),
endemic species,
exotic species,
introduced species,
invasive species,
landscape conservation,
species richness,
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Baobab trees (Adansonia grandidieri) along a dirt road in Madagascar. One of six species of baobab trees that are endemic to Madagascar, they are endangered as a consequence of habitat loss due to agriculture.
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