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NALT Full

Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
natural resources
biological resources
rare species

Preferred term

rare species

Type

Topic

Definition

A rare species, or subspecies, is one that, although not presently threatened with extinction, is in such small numbers, throughout its range, that it may be endangered if its environment worsens.
Source: Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

biological resources

Related concepts

flagship species

Synonyms

rare animals
rare plants

In other languages

especie rara

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225114

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