AP Environmental Science 9.8 - Endangered Species

Endangered Species

species of all types that are at high risk for extinction due to low rate of evolution, natural selection, or adaptation

K-Selected

____________________ species are more susceptible to endangerment because they have lower population growth rates, fewer offspring, and a late reproductive stage.

Endemic

_________ diseases are found in a defined region within a specific plant or animal species and may cause those species to be more susceptible to endangerment

Habitat Destruction

The “H” in HIPPCO, prevents species from having land to make their homes in

Invasive Species

The “I” in HIPPCO, a non-native species that grows rapidly upon introduction to the point that it causes harm

Population Size

The first “P” in HIPPCO, refers to the human population potentially causing danger to certain species

Pollution

The second “P” in HIPPCO, refers to the contamination of air, water, land, soil, and noise causing species to be endangered.

Climate Change

The “C” in HIPPCO, the changing of weather in a given area possibly endangering certain species

Overexploitation

The “O” in HIPPCO, refers to overfishing, overhunting, and other excessive use of natural resources that could cause a species to become endangered.

Captive Breeding

A form of saving endangered species using sanctioned breeding programs

Indicator Species

An organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition, particularly in terms of potential health of the ecosystem.