Definitions | True or False | Causes of Loggerhead Loss |
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Define Species Diversity
The number of different species in an ecosystem
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There are no conservation efforts for sea turtles
False
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Major issue impacting them
Bycatch
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Define Human-Animal Conflict
When interactions between humans and animals results in a negative effect for either of the parties involved (humans or wildlife)
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Loggerheads are named from their massive heads
True
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Babies Walking to Sea
Other animals eat and snatch up the babies for food
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Define Endangered
Species in danger of being wiped away
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Bycatch is the least significant issue facing Loggerheads
False
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Water Pollution Effects
Loggerheads get stuck in plastic and die after ingesting plastic, tar, oil, plastic bags, and fishing lines
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Define Threatened
Species not yet endangered, but likely to be in the future
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Loggerheads are amongst the most endangered sea turtles
True
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Egg Harvesting Effect
Sea turtle eggs are considered a delicacy and harvested
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Define Species of Special Concern
Species vulnerable of becoming endangered or threatened because of specialized habitats, low population, etc
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Loggerheads are the most endangered sea turtles
False
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Temperature Effect on Loggerheads
Warmer temperature births females, colder temperature births males. The less males birthed, the less females will be impregnated.
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