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EXERCISE 2: Biodiversity and Evolution (30 points)

DATE Feb 10, 2022

DUE DATE Feb 15, 2022

Please answer all of the questions to the best of your ability. Use the textbook, lecture slides, and the internet as your reference guide.

Part 1: Vocabulary (10 points)

Use one or two sentences to define the following term. You can use your textbook or the internet as a source.

1. Coevolution

2. Symbiosis

3. Endemic species

4. Ecological niche

5. Carrying capacity

6. Biodiversity

7. Vulnerable species

8. Extinction

9. Invasive species

10. Ecological succession

Part B: Short Answer Questions (20 points): About 50 words

1. Explain the difference between k and r selected species. Give an example of each.

2. Many rare and endangered species are specialists. What does this mean and why do we need to worry about losing specialists as environment changes?

3. How do we benefit from biodiversity.

4. What are some of the factors that affect biodiversity?.