Ecological Stress

Definition

Ecological stress refers to pressure on an organism's ability to survive due to changes in its environment such as temperature shifts, food scarcity or increased competition for resources.

Related terms

Habitat Loss: One form of ecological stress where an organism's natural home environment gets destroyed or altered significantly.

Adaptation:

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or to changes in their current environment.

Climate Change:

A significant change in global temperatures and weather patterns, often causing ecological stress.