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ZOO 102 Objective Question

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What is the primary role of ecological modeling that integrates the 'niche concept' in conservation biology?
Options
A Inducing artificial speciation in captive zoo populations
B Preventing birds from crossing continental flyways
C Increasing the absolute physical size of geographic barriers
D Predicting how species distributions shift under ongoing climate change
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Niche models predict potential distributional shifts or contractions by projecting environmental niches onto future climate projections.

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