The Objective of a Species Recovery Plan Is to

question 35

Multiple Choice

The objective of a species recovery plan is to

• A)interbreed threatened species with common species.
• B)increase an endangered species population until it is no longer endangered.
• C)invest corporate capital in species maintenance.
• D)study the species for a better understanding of its role in the biological community.
• E)protect the species to aid other organisms and resources in the ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Chernobyl

The site of a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in the then Soviet Union, resulting in widespread environmental and health impacts.

Sieve Element

A specialized cell in the phloem of vascular plants, responsible for the transport of sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant.

Vessel Element

A type of cell found in the xylem of plants, involved in water transportation; these cells are elongated and connect end to end to form tubes.

Companion Cell

A type of cell in plants that supports the function of the adjacent sieve tube elements in the phloem, facilitating the transport of sugars.