Biodiversity Key Terms August 17, 2019 | No Comments Biological wealth Wealth gained from nature such as lumber. Habitat change When an organism changes from habitat to another hybridization Occurs when individuals of two distinct species crossbreed to produce an fertile offspring. Horizontal gene transfer exchange genes without sexual reproduction Speciation A new species can arise when members of a population become isolated for a long period of time. Related posts: Questions of Importance to the Conservation of Biological Diversity AP Exam Definitions Biology Structural Dynamics and Robustness of Food Webs Summary