There was loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.

Question : There was loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.

The correct answer is – (i) Decline in plant production (ii) Lowered resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought (iii) Increased variability in certain ecosystems – processes such as plant productivity, water use, pest and disease cycles.