AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A near threatened species is one that is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. Many species of violets, native to tropical jungles in South America and Africa, are near threatened, for instance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endangered species are those plants and animals that have become so rare they are in danger of becoming extinct. Threatened species are plants and animals that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Threatened” means a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The species which are on the verge of extinction are called as Endangered species. Example: Bengal Tiger, Blue Whale, etc. The species of animals or plants that no longer exist are called Extinct species.

Detailed explanation-5: -Animals or plants are considered to be endangered if there are only a few members of their species left in the wild, and if they are not properly protected, they will eventually become extinct. Endemism refers to the fact that a particular plant or animal species can only be found in a specific region of the planet.