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Loss of Biodiversity

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

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1. Meaning and Importance of Biodiversity Loss

  • Biodiversity loss is the shrinkage of species numbers and the degradation of their habitats.
  • Fast population growth and improvement in living conditions have increased pressure on natural resources.
  • Overpopulation and biodiversity loss have caused major damage in tropical regions.
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2. Types of Species in Loss of Biodiversity

  • From the viewpoint of loss of biodiversity, species are divided into three main classes: threatened, endangered, and extinct.
  • Threatened species are those whose lives are at risk.
  • WCMC's Red Data Books mention 66,000 plant and 2,000 animal species threatened worldwide.
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3. Geological Extinction Episodes

  • There are six recognised geological extinction episodes in Earth's history.
  • These episodes are Ordovician, Devonian, Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous, and Pleistocene.
  • Ordovician extinction occurred 500 million years ago and eliminated about 50% of animal families, including several trilobites.
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4. Causes of Extinction of Species

  • Habitat destruction is a major cause of species extinction.
  • Growing human population and modern activities are the main reasons for habitat destruction.
  • In 49 out of 61 old world tropical countries, more than 50% of wildlife habitat has been destroyed.

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Biodiversity loss is the reductionThreatened species are species whose livesEndangered species are species that faceA species is extinct when noSix major extinction episodes are recognised

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