Which of the following term is incorrectly matched with its definition?
A) endangered species : species that faces threats that may cause it to become extinct within a short period
B) threatened species : a species whose extinction is less imminent but its population is quite low
C) species richness : the genetic variety within all populations of a given species
D) invasive species : a foreign species that spreads rapidly when introduced into a new area
E) endemic species : species that are native to or confine to a specific place
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