What kinds of threats to biodiversity may lead to its loss?
Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss. In order to utilize the resources there occurs the destruction of habitat. Disturbance and pollution. A large number of organisms are destroyed due to natural disturbances such as fire, tree fall, defoliation by insects. Man’s activities are causing pollution. Introduction of exotic species. The introduction of new species into an area causes disturbances that may lead to the disappearance of native species. The extinction of species is a natural process.
