Biodiversity reduction
Definition
Biodiversity reduction refers to the decline in the variety and abundance of species within a particular ecosystem. It is caused by factors such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.
Analogy
Imagine a library with many different books representing different species. Biodiversity reduction is like losing some of those books from the library shelves, resulting in a narrower range of knowledge available.
Related terms
Habitat loss: The destruction or degradation of natural habitats due to human activities.
Extinction: The complete disappearance of a species from the Earth.
Invasive species: Non-native organisms that cause harm to native ecosystems and species.
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