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Explain effects of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity.

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Effect of habitat fragmentation on Biodiversity

1. Fragmentation creates barriers that limit the potential of species to disperse and colonise new areas.

2. Species get divided into smaller populations and are unable to sustain.

3. Migratory birds lose their seasonal habitats.

4. It makes the species more vulnerable to predators as well as to wind and fire.

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What are the species confined to a region and not found anywhere else called?

Animals constitute what % of the total species of organisms (plants and animals) recorded so far ?

According to the IUCN (2004), the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than :

Plants constitute what % of the total species of organisms (plants and animals) recorded so far ?

Which is the most species rich taxonomic group among animal ?

The most richest and the most threatened reservoirs of plants and animal life on earth are called :

The regions of earth where a large number of species are found, are called :

‘Chipko movement’ was started to conserve :

1. Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on river......... .
2. Number of wildlife sanctuaries in India are ......... .

3. The bird “Dodo” became extinct because of......... .

4. First Earth summit was held at.........and aimed at.........

Write “True” or “False” :

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