Biodiversity loss occurs due to the reasons given below.
(i) Habitat loss and fragmentation
(ii) Co-extinction
(iii) Over-exploitation
(iv) Alien species invasion Identify the correct reasons.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation:
Biodiversity refers to the variety found in biota due to the genetic make-up of plants and animals to cultural diversity. The main cause of the loss of biodiversity can be attributed to the influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem. The important factors causing loss of biodiversity are - habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, disturbances, over exploitation of resources, pollution, exotic species, coextinction, alien species invasion, intensive agriculture and forestry.