Threats to Biodiversity Flashcards

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Different types of Threats

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  1. Habitat Loss: Animals lose their habitats due to Deforestation
  2. Invasive Species: Species of organisms that are purposely or accidentally transported to an area that out-compete all other organisms
  3. Overharvesting: Animals are excessively hunted, seen through Overfishing
  4. Climate Change: Changes in temperature change the migration paths and displaces animals
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Bycatch

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Unintentionally caught and died due to not returning to its habitat in time

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Holocene

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The current and ongoing mass extinction of organisms due to human impact

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