Which of the following is not the cause of biodiversity loss? |
Co-Extinction Over-exploitation Endemism Alien species invasions |
Endemism |
The correct answer is Option (3) -Endemism The accelerated rates of species extinctions that the world is facing now are largely due to human activities. There are four major causes : Habitat loss and fragmentation Over-exploitation Alien species invasions Co-extinctions Endemism means species confined to that region and not found anywhere else. The area or region can vary in size and is defined or identified in different ways. |