In Studying Endangered Species, Why Are Patterns of Vulnerability Important

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Multiple Choice

In studying endangered species, why are patterns of vulnerability important to understand?

• A) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists understand the positive contributions humans make to habitats of endangered species.
• B) Patterns of vulnerability are not helpful in studying endangered species; these patterns cause species to go endangered.
• C) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists use the fire-brigade approach to prevent negative impacts and extinction of species due to human behaviors.
• D) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists better mitigate the negative impacts that humans might cause and they may help prevent extinctions.
• E) Patterns of vulnerability are not very helpful since so many species are at-risk; there is not enough time to implement preventive measures.

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