Threats to Biodiversity

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3. A population which has lost much of its genetic variation due to a disaster may suffer the ______________ ________ . (10,6)
4. Breaking up of a habitat. (13)
5. Term used to describe non-native species which become established. (11)
6. Term used to describe non-native species which out competes the native species. (8)
8. Term used to describe an organism which copes better with climate change. (10)
9. Period in which a population improves in numbers is called the ____________ period. (8)
10. To remove and use up individuals at a rate faster than the rate of reproduction. (11)

Down:

1. Narrow strip used to link isolated fragments of land. (7,8)
2. Caused by the greenhouse effect. (6,7)
7. Term used to describe non-native species put there either deliberately or accidentally. (10)