Endangered Species Discussion

Assignment 10: Endangered Species and Extin" rel="nofollow">inction (10 pts) A tremendous number of lifeforms are required for us to survive on this planet. Unfortunately, we are undergoin" rel="nofollow">ing what some scientists are callin" rel="nofollow">ing the 6th mass extin" rel="nofollow">inction event in" rel="nofollow">in Earth's history. You can learn more about mass extin" rel="nofollow">inction here: The Sixth Extin" rel="nofollow">inction (9 min" rel="nofollow">inutes) All of these different species serve a role in" rel="nofollow">in their respective ecosystems. When they are lost, it affects all the lifeforms around them. For this discussion, I want you to do the followin" rel="nofollow">ing. First Post: Discuss an endangered species (plant, animal, fungus, whatever). Each of you will discuss a DIFFERENT species. Make sure to in" rel="nofollow">include the followin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">information: What is it and where is it found? What role does it play in" rel="nofollow">in its ecosystem? Why is it endangered? A photo of the species if possible. Your post should be 1 to 2 paragraphs long min" rel="nofollow">inimum. Make sure to write this in" rel="nofollow">in your own words. You are allowed to use a small amount of quotes if you cite your sources. Make sure you have chosen a different species from your classmates! You will need to look through the discussion to make sure no one has chosen your species. Second Post: Provide more in" rel="nofollow">information about one of the species your classmates have chosen. You can choose to add anythin" rel="nofollow">ing you want that you thin" rel="nofollow">ink is in" rel="nofollow">interestin" rel="nofollow">ing. Only one response allowed per species, so make sure your classmates haven't already talked about the species your are replyin" rel="nofollow">ing to. If we have an odd number of posters, and someone is unable to post the first reply to a species, send me an email, and I'll send you a species to discuss.