Definition of «biodiversity decline»

The phrase "biodiversity decline" refers to a decrease in the variety and number of different plant and animal species in a specific area or on the planet as a whole. It means that certain species are becoming extinct or facing the risk of extinction, which can have negative consequences for ecosystems and the overall balance of nature.

Sentences with «biodiversity decline»

Secondly, the cause of biodiversity decline may confound biodiversity - stability effects. (sciencedaily.com)
This a group of 22 ecologists conclude in a joint paper that was published in Science in 2016, titled «Improving the forecast for biodiversity under climate change» — that was based on a review of available predictions for biodiversity decline under anthropogenic climate change that were published in scientific literature. (bitsofscience.org)
Boucher and Lambshead argue that the conventional view that marine biodiversity declines with depth is wrong. (newscientist.com)
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