Question

Describe any five different types of species of flora and fauna as per the classification given by IUCN.

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

They can be classified in the following ways :
(i) Normal Species : Species whose population is normal for their survival. For example : Cattle, sal, pine, rodents, etc.
(ii) Endangered Species : These are species which are in danger of extinction. For example : Black buck, crocodile, sangai etc.
(iii) Vulnerable Species : These are species whose population has decreased over a period of time and danger of extinction. For example : blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, etc.
(iv) Rare Species : Species which are small in number and in danger of extinction if not been taken care of. For example : brown bear, desert fox, hornbill, etc.
(v) Endemic Species : These are species which are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers. For example : Andaman teal, mithun, etc.
(vi) Extinct Species : These species have vanished from a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth. For example : Asiatic Cheetah, pink head duck, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

In a nutshell, the terms "flora" and "fauna" refer to all plant and animal life, respectively.

The term "flora" refers to a group of plants present in a specific area. This name embodies the entire plant kingdom.

Explanation:

• Flora is categorised and distinguished depending on a wide range of variables.
• The place where they grow or are located is the best among them. Some are found in mountainous locations, some thrive in water or desert environments, and some are indigenous to a particular region.
• A region's native animal population is known as its flora. Avifauna is the term used to describe the group of birds. Pisci Fauna's section on fish.]

The animal kingdom often includes microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, which are known as  as Microfauna.

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