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Biogeography
The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.
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quarantine
Biology; Biogeography
All activities directed at preventing the introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests, or to ensure their control. Quarantine is a package of activities or legal measures imposed to prevent, ...
range
Biology; Biogeography
The area in which an individual organism may travel in its lifetime. Range also refers to the geographic distribution of a particular species.
rapid assessment of an ecosystem or area
Biology; Biogeography
A quick scientific survey or count that helps measure local biodiversity to obtain knowledge of life in a selected ecosystem or area, ideally with minimum time and resources.
rehabilitation
Biology; Biogeography
The recovery of specific ecosystem services in a degraded ecosystem or habitat.
reintroduce
Biology; Biogeography
To return members of a species to their historical range. This strategy is sometimes used when a species has become locally extinct or if its population is threatened.
restoration
Biology; Biogeography
The return of an ecosystem or habitat to its original community structure, natural complement of species, and natural functions.
species
Biology; Biogeography
A natural evolutionary group of organisms that have a unique set of characteristics (like body shape and behavior) that distinguishes them from other species. Individuals within the same species can ...
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