Biology GCSE
Breeding programmes
What Breeding programmes means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Breeding programmes
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These keep endangered species alive and produce offspring for release into suitable wild habitats.
Topics that use Breeding programmes
- Maintaining biodiversity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Field margins and hedgerows
- Human impact on ecosystems
- Protection and regeneration of rare habitats
- Recycling resources
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