Key definitions Conservation – a methodical keeping and safeguarding of something
Cichlids – any member of the Cichlidae family, which includes a number of tropical freshwater fish with
spiny fins that are used in aquariums
Habitat – the location or surroundings where a plant or animal naturally or ordinarily flourishes
Fossil – retained from an earlier geologic period
Fishery – the profession, sector, or period dedicated to the capture of fish or other marine life (such as
sponges, shrimp, or seals)
Record – a collection of information that is known or documented about something or someone, especially
in relation to a certain field of activity and that frequently exhibits a discernable pattern
Overharvesting – to overharvest (something), especially to an unhealthy level
While Reading
B. Each of the following sentences is false. Please correct the sentences. 1.
Biodiversity is measured by taking into account both the number of plants and animals in an
ecosystem
2.
Biodiversity hotspots are geographical areas that contain high numbers of invasive species
3.
Speciation and Extinction are both are artificial “birth” and “death” processes of macroevolution.
4.
The three greatest threats to biodiversity are farming, restoration, and the introduction of agriculture.
5.
The forests of Sumatra and Borneo are removed for city development and animal grazing.
Post-Reading
C. The Mountains of Central Asia are listed as one of the 34 biodiversity hotspots listed by Conservation International. Do some research online about the biodiversity in this area and share
