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Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?
A
National park
B
Wildlife sanctuary
C
Seed bank
D
Sacred groves
Detailed Solution
In situ (on-site) conservation protects species in their natural habitats: biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and sacred groves.
Ex situ (off-site) conservation takes threatened plants and animals out of their natural habitat and keeps them in special settings where they can be protected and given special care.
Examples of ex situ conservation: zoological parks, botanical gardens, wildlife safari parks, cryopreservation of gametes, tissue culture and seed banks.
Hence the seed bank is an example of ex situ conservation.
Ex situ (off-site) conservation takes threatened plants and animals out of their natural habitat and keeps them in special settings where they can be protected and given special care.
Examples of ex situ conservation: zoological parks, botanical gardens, wildlife safari parks, cryopreservation of gametes, tissue culture and seed banks.
Hence the seed bank is an example of ex situ conservation.