Biology
Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 31, Problem 3RQ
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To determine:

The five threats to biodiversity.

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The biodiversity is under great threat to its overexploitation and the damage caused by various human activities. Habitat destruction or habitat fragmentation, over exploitation, pollution, global climate change, and invasive species are the five major threats to biodiversity.

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To determine:

The examples of biodiversity threats.

Introduction:

Habitat destruction or habitat fragmentation, over exploitation, pollution, global climate change, and invasive species are the five major threats to biodiversity.

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