Biodiversity and ConservationHard
Question
Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ consevation ?
Options
A.Wildlife sanctuary
B.seed bank
C.sacred groves
D.National park
Solution
Ex situ conservation means consevation outside the habitats by perpetuating sample population in gentic resource centres or in the form of gene pool. This form of consevation includes zooz, botanical gardens, seed banks, pollen storage, tissue culture, genetic engineering.
In situ is the consevation of living resources through their maintenance within natural ecosystems, in which, they occur. In situ conservation includes a comprehensive system of protected areas such as the national parks, sanctuaries, natural rivers, biosphere reserves and sevaral others.
In situ is the consevation of living resources through their maintenance within natural ecosystems, in which, they occur. In situ conservation includes a comprehensive system of protected areas such as the national parks, sanctuaries, natural rivers, biosphere reserves and sevaral others.
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