Modern Conservation Biology Increasingly Aims At

Question

Modern conservation biology increasingly aims at
A) protecting federally listed endangered species.
B) lobbying for strict enforcement of the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
C) sustaining biodiversity of entire ecosystems and communities.
D) maintaining genetic diversity in all species.
E) saving as much habitat as possible from development and exploitation.

Accepted Answer

Modern conservation biology aims not only to protect individual species but also to sustain entire ecosystems and communities. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of species and their reliance on their environment for survival. Conservation efforts now often focus on preserving biodiversity at higher levels of organization, rather than just protecting specific endangered species.