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प्रश्न
With the help of any one example explain Alien species invasion as one of the causes of Biodiversity losses.
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उत्तर
When a new species gets introduced into any ecosystem accidentally or intentionally, there are chances that it proves harmful for existing species. Sometimes, it can lead to extinction of local species.
In such a case, it is called as invasive species. One of the major reasons of such a harmful effect of alien species is lack of local predator.
- Introduction of predator fish - Nile perch in Lake Victoria proved deleterious for 200 local species of Cichlid fish.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the major causes of species losses in a geographical region?
______ refers to the conservation of endangered species outside their natural habitats.
'The Evil Quartet' is a concept which describes the ______.
What are the major factors that are responsible for the loss of biodiversity? What steps are needed to prevent them?
Which of these is NOT amongst the effects of loss of biodiversity?
What could have triggered mass extinctions of species in the past?
Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.
Give definitions of Endangered species.
What are the reasons for loss of biodiversity?
Name any two factors responsible for the loss of biodiversity in a geographical region.
