Questions to consider as you read Wilson, Ch. 1, The current
state of biological diversity:
- What are three reasons Wilson gives for conserving biodiversity?
Can you think of others?
- What is the urgency in conserving species biodiversity? How about
genetic biodiversity?
- What is Wilson's theory of island biogeography?
- In general, how would you describe the geologic history of
species longevity?
- Why does Wilson focus on tropical rainforests as 'hotspots'
of biodiversity?
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