Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for:
A
Population explosion
B
Competition
C
Biodiversity loss
D
Natality
Answer
Biodiversity loss
Explanation
Solution
The "Evil Quartet" is a term used to explain the primary drivers behind species extinction. This concept identifies four main factors: overexploitation, habitat loss, continuous species extinction, and the introduction of exotic species.