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Ecological Pressure

/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈprɛʃə/noun
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Ecological pressure refers to the external forces or stresses on an ecosystem, such as pollution, climate change, or habitat destruction, that challenge the balance of species and resources. In today's world, it's often amplified by human activities, driving rapid adaptations or extinctions and highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to mitigate these impacts.

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Invasive species, as a key form of ecological pressure, have caused the extinction of over 400 vertebrate species worldwide since the 16th century, with one striking example being the introduction of rats to islands that wiped out unique bird populations in places like the Galápagos.

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