In conservation biology, what does the term 'Ex-situ conservation' refer to?
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Correct answer: Conservation of plants outside their natural habitat
Ex-situ conservation involves protecting an endangered plant species by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat. Examples include seed banks, botanical gardens, and tissue culture collections.
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