Living Things
The degree to which an ecosystem is at risk of harm from external stresses or disturbances.
What is ecosystem vulnerability?
One human activity that removes large areas of forest, increasing ecosystem vulnerability.
What is deforestation?
A non-native organism that competes with or preys on native species, disrupting food webs.
What is invasive?
Human-caused substance in the environment that can harm organisms and ecosystems.
What is pollution?
An animal that eat plants and animals.
What is omnivore?
This gradual chemical change in oceans reduces the availability of carbonate ions needed for coral skeletons.
What is acidification?