The Florida panther, Puma concolor var. coryi, is one of the most threatened species on Earth, with only 80-100 individuals remaining. Their population is most threatened by humans, habitat loss, and their own poor health due to genetic diseases. Some conservationists want to introduce new individuals from Texas, the mountain lion, Puma concolor. Scientists are currently uncertain whether the Florida panther and the Texas mountain lion are the same or different subspecies. What level of biodiversity are these scientists MOST concerned with?

The Florida panther, Puma concolor var. coryi, is one of the most threatened species on Earth, with only 80-100 individuals remaining. Their population is most threatened by humans, habitat loss, and their own poor health due to genetic diseases. Some conservationists want to introduce new individuals from Texas, the mountain lion, Puma concolor. Scientists are currently uncertain whether the Florida panther and the Texas mountain lion are the same or different subspecies. What level of biodiversity are these scientists MOST concerned with?

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The Florida panther, Puma concolor var. coryi, is one of the most threatened species on Earth, with only 80-100 individuals remaining. Their population is most threatened by humans, habitat loss, and their own poor health due to genetic diseases. Some conservationists want to introduce new individuals from Texas, the mountain lion, Puma concolor. Scientists are currently uncertain whether the Florida panther and the Texas mountain lion are the same or different subspecies. What level of biodiversity are these scientists MOST concerned with?



A. Genetic diversity

B. Species diversity

C. Local diversity

D. Ecosystem diversity



Answer: A


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