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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.
