Resources: Ch. 3 & 4 of Fundamentals of Conservation
Biology, the Internet, and the University Library Choose a pair of
related aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems to research. Your
choices must meet the following criteria: The aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems must be closely associated: for example, a
fen (aquatic) in an alpine meadow or forest (terrestrial), an islet
(terrestrial) in a marine bay (aquatic), or a river system
(aquatic) in a desert (terrestrial) would be appropriate. At least
one endangered species, as identified in the IUCN Red List or by a
government wildlife or natural resource agency, must be present in
one or both of the ecosystems. The pair of ecosystems must be in
your local region or in an area of personal significance. Write a
700- to 1,050-word paper about the ecosystems you have chosen and
the species that make up these ecosystems. Include the following
items: Identify and describe the pair of ecosystems. Describe three
species in each of your ecosystems, including at least one plant
and one animal from each. Evaluate each of these species based on
its intrinsic value, its instrumental value, and its uniqueness
value. Include at least one endangered species in this description
and analysis. Summarize how the components of your ecosystems
interact with one another, and explain the value of each ecosystem
in terms of its components. Describe how ecosystem diversity and
species diversity are related, and how each ecosystem relates to
the landscape. Cite at least three references. Format your paper
consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to
submit your assignment.