What are the Indicators of Biodiversity Loss Due to Toxins?
Indicators of biodiversity loss due to toxins include:
Decline in species richness: A reduction in the number of different species within an ecosystem. Population declines: Decreases in the abundance of individual species. Changes in community composition: Shifts in the relative abundances of different species within an ecosystem. Loss of keystone species: The disappearance of species that play a critical role in maintaining the structure and function of ecosystems. Altered ecosystem processes: Changes in nutrient cycling, primary productivity, and other ecological processes.
