Die-off

Definition

A die-off refers to a sudden and significant decline in the population of a species, resulting in a large number of individuals dying within a short period of time.

Related terms

Extinction:

Extinction occurs when an entire species ceases to exist on Earth.

Population Crash:

A population crash refers to a rapid decline in the size of a population over a short period of time.

Mass Mortality Event: A mass mortality event is an occurrence where a large number of organisms die within a specific area or population due to various factors such as disease, pollution, or natural disasters.