ecosystem deterioration JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɛkəˌsɪstəm dɪˌtɪərɪˈɔːrɪən/ · e-co-sys-tem de-te-ri-o-ra-tion
noun
- A process or condition where the health and stability of an ecosystem decline due to various factors such as pollution, climate change, or overexploitation. The rapid ecosystem deterioration in the coral reef has led to a significant loss of biodiversity.
noun
- The result or consequence of ecosystem deterioration, often characterized by reduced ecosystem services and decreased resilience. The ecosystem deterioration in the region has resulted in severe water scarcity and soil degradation.
verb
- To cause or contribute to the decline in the health and stability of an ecosystem. Human activities have been deteriorating the ecosystem, leading to a loss of ecosystem services and biodiversity.
Synonyms
ecosystem collapseecological degradationenvironmental declinehabitat destructionbiodiversity lossecological declineecosystem disruptionenvironmental degradation
Antonyms
Did you know? Ecosystem deterioration is a pressing global issue, with the United Nations estimating that up to 75% of the world's ecosystems are degraded or under threat.