MD BIOLOGY 101 -Week 7 Discussion Endangered Species
Week 7 Discussion – Endangered SpeciesActions for ‘Week 7 Discussion – Endangered Species’This week you are learning about ecology, biomes, climate change, population dymanics, etc. As you areaware, there are several plant and animal species on this planet that are considered threatened orendangered. Do a little research (county and state websites good places to start) and select anendangered species (plant or animal) found within your community (county or state since you are allstateside residents). Do not select the same organism as another student.Please address the following about your endangered organism:1. State the organism’s genus and species and common name if applicable2. State the area in which this organism lives3. Is this organism a producer or a consumer? Where does it or did it fit into the ecosystem?4. Discuss why is it threatened (habitat loss, change in climate, etc.)5. How have human’s impacted the survival of this species – both negatively and positively6. What level of effort should we expend on saving endangered species? What can be done to help themsurvive (and in particular your chosen organism)?Include all references you use for your post!For additional information on your species you may be able to find it on the Tree of Life Website.You may want to add a photo of your chosen organism.Be sure to cite all references used in your post.
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