Endangered Species Act
- Pronunciation
- /en-DANG-jerd SPEE-sees ACT/
- Category
- Law
- Singular
- Endangered Species Act
- Plural
- Endangered Species Acts
Definition
A federal law in the United States that protects endangered and threatened species from harm and promotes their conservation. While not specific to entomology or arachnology, it encompasses all species, including insects and arachnids.
Etymology
From 'endangered', meaning at risk of extinction, and 'species', referring to a group of living organisms.
Example
The ESA prohibits the killing or harming of endangered species like the California Condor.
Related Terms
- Endangered Species
- Threatened Species
- Conservation