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What is in-Situ and ex-situ |
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Answer» tion:In Situ Conservation MethodsIn-situ conservation, the conservation of species in their natural habitats, is considered the most APPROPRIATE way of CONSERVING biodiversity.Conserving the areas where populations of species exist naturally is an underlying CONDITION for the conservation of biodiversity. That's why protected areas form a central element of any national strategy to conserve biodiversity.Ex-Situ Conservation MethodsEx-situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. This INVOLVES conservation of genetic resources, as WELL as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities. |
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