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What are the human impacts on species diversity?

Answer 1

Extinction

With deforestation, poaching, overfishing, pollution, and other activities, we are sadly eradicating hundreds of animal species annually; both floral and faunal species are declining in number, and our options are limited to doing the best we can.

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Answer 2

Cora Andrews

Human impacts on species diversity include habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. These factors can lead to the loss of habitats, disruption of ecosystems, extinction of species, and alteration of biodiversity patterns.

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