Unit V Homework Assignment Worksheet—Threatened Species What Information Did You Find? Study the available information about your species and answer the following questions (in your own words—do not copy and paste from the site or other sources)

Unit V Homework Assignment Worksheet—Threatened Species

What Information Did You Find?

Study the available information about your species and answer the following questions (in your own words—do not copy and paste from the site or other sources). When reviewing information on the Red List site, look for “in detail” to get a more comprehensive picture (e.g., population in detail, conservation in detail, etc.). Full instructions for this assignment are posted in Blackboard under the Unit V Assignment.

Respond to each question in the blank area following it. Each area will expand as necessary.

1. What is the common name and scientific name of your species? (7 pts.)

1. What is your species’ Red List category? (For example, endangered, critically endangered, etc. Do not use Lease Concern species) (7 pts.)

1. What kind of habitat does the species inhabit? Briefly describe the habitat/biome and what other plants and animals live in this biome. (7 pts.)

1. Explain 2 threats the species faces. Identify which threats are caused by humans. (7 pts.)

1. How does human population growth adversely impact this species? Explain in what way(s). (7 pts.)

1. Consider the population of your species. What is the estimated population size and population trend of this organism? (7 pts.)

1. Consider the habitat of your species. Explain two ways in which climate change might be affecting this creature’s habitat. (7 pts.)

1. Discuss two specific actions that can be taken to protect biodiversity in general in your species’ ecosystem. (8 pts.)

Written Response Questions

1. Consider what it means to be a keystone species. Explain the term “keystone species” and discuss an example of an organism that is a keystone species. (8 pts.)

Consider changes in the biome or food web should your Red List species become extinct. If you cannot find a detailed answer on the Red List website, feel free to briefly search other appropriate websites (e.g., .gov, .org, .edu) to better understand these concepts.

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   1. Which species might benefit if your species becomes extinct. Explain why. (7 pts.)

1. 1. Which species could be harmed if your species becomes extinct? Explain why. (7 pts.)

1. 1. In your own words, define the terms below, provide an example of each and explain the relationship. Use your Red List species if possible:

1. 1. 1. Mutualism (page 352 in your textbook) (7 pts.)

      2. Predation (page 352 in your textbook) (7 pts.)

      3. Competition (page 353 in your textbook) (7 pts.)