The American Alligator Is No Longer Endangered and Is Farmed

question 35

Essay

The American alligator is no longer endangered and is farmed in several Southern US states. The Chinese alligator is highly endangered. Which species is a common resource and which species is more like a private good?

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Definitions:

Blood Supply

Refers to the availability and provision of blood and its components for transfusion to individuals in need.

Mitral Valve

The valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, which regulates blood flow within the heart.

Cusps

Pointed or rounded projections on the chewing surface of teeth, important for tearing and grinding food.

Left Atrium

The upper left chamber of the heart, which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.