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.

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.