An indicator species is an organism used to assess a specific environmental condition.

Relative numbers of indicator species can be used to calculate the value of a biotic index.

In situ conservation may require active management of nature reserves or national parks.

Ex situ conservation is the preservation of species outside their natural habitats.

Biogeographic factors affect species diversity.

Richness and evenness are components of biodiversity.

Case study of the captive breeding and reintroduction of an endangered animal species.

Analysis of the impact of biogeographic factors on diversity limited to island size and edge effects.

Analysis of the biodiversity of two local communities using Simpson's reciprocal index of diversity. [The formula for Simpsons Index should be known by students.]