Read the summary and the most important questions on conservation

• lecture 1

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• name 3 types of mating systems

  1. solitairy
  2. monogamous
  3. polyadrous

• On which three factors is genetic diversity based?

  Monomorphic/polymorphic
  number of alleles
  homozygous/heterozygous

• What is genetic divergence

  genetische afwijking

• Why is N relevant to create a management plan to save the species?

  To know how much individuals can be removed from the wild

• Name 2 different types of actions for a population that is segregated

  1. translocation
  2. natural corridors

• lecture 2

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• What is the inbreeding coefficient of offspring from which the parents are first cousins?

  0.125  x 0.125 = 0.016

• lecture 4

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• Once taxonomic issues have been resolved, what is the first priority of any management plan to conserve a critically endangered and small population?

  To increase the number of N (het aantal dieren)

• Mention at least 4 advantages of startig and maintaining a captive breeding program for conservation reasons.

  1. better resources in zoos;
  2. education for public;
  3. control which individuals breed;
  4. to increase the number of N for reintroduction

• Mention at least 4 disadvantages of starting and maintaining a captive breeding program for conservation reasons

  1. the population can adapt to the captive situation, which make them less suitabel for reintroduction;
  2. bad husbandry/resources in the zoo;
  3. unique alleles may be lost;
  4. some species hardly breed in capticity

• Why is it important to avoid loss of genetic diversity when habitat loss is a major threat to a species?

  The species need s the genetic diversity to adapt to the environment.