Disruptions in food chains can really affect the variety of life in ecosystems, and here’s how:
Trophic Cascade: When a top predator is removed, it can cause herbivore populations to grow too large. These herbivores can then eat too many plants, leading to fewer types of plants in the area.
Species Extinction Rates: Research shows that around 100 species disappear every day because of lost habitats and problems in the food chain. Over the past 40 years, this has caused a 50% drop in the variety of life.
Loss of Habitat: When food chains are disturbed, habitats can become damaged. It is estimated that 17% of land ecosystems have been lost, putting even more species at risk.
Statistics show that healthy ecosystems with food chains that work well support 10-30% more species than those with broken food chains.
Disruptions in food chains can really affect the variety of life in ecosystems, and here’s how:
Trophic Cascade: When a top predator is removed, it can cause herbivore populations to grow too large. These herbivores can then eat too many plants, leading to fewer types of plants in the area.
Species Extinction Rates: Research shows that around 100 species disappear every day because of lost habitats and problems in the food chain. Over the past 40 years, this has caused a 50% drop in the variety of life.
Loss of Habitat: When food chains are disturbed, habitats can become damaged. It is estimated that 17% of land ecosystems have been lost, putting even more species at risk.
Statistics show that healthy ecosystems with food chains that work well support 10-30% more species than those with broken food chains.