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31

Define gene pool.

Explanation

Gene pool refers to the sum total of all genes of every individual in an inbreeding population.

32

What does the term 'Frugivorous' mean?

Explanation

Frugivorous term is used for those animals which eat only fruits or eat fruit as their staple diet.

33

What is the expanded form of IUCN?

Explanation

IUCN stands for 'International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources'. Its headquarters are situated at gland in Switzerland.

34

Define the terms (i) Bioprospecting (ii) Endemism

Explanation

(i) Bioprospecting is a term that describes the process of discovery and commercialisation of new products based on biological resources.

(ii) Endemism refers to presence of some species in particular regions only and now here else.

35

$$ \text { What is common to the species shown in figures } A \text { and } B \text { ? } $$

Explanation

$$ \text { Both are angiospermic flowering plants. } $$