d. Distribution trend: 



the trend in the Element's distribu 

 tion over it's global range; 



e. Number of protected EOs: 



the estimated number of ad- 

 equately protected EOs through- 

 out the Element's global range; 



f Degree of threat: 



the degree to which the Element is 

 threatened globally; 



g. Fragility: 



the fragility or susceptibility of the 

 Element to intrusion; 



h. Other global considerations: 



for example, the quality or condi- 

 tion of EOs that affect or may 

 aflFect endangerment status; 

 unexplained population fluctua- 

 tions; reproductive strategies that 

 are dependent on specific habitat; 

 etc. 



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