Respected Sir,

Rk Naresh

Environmental conditions can indeed cause changes in ecosystems, and these changes can potentially lead to a loss of biodiversity. Ecosystems are dynamic and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including changes in climate, habitat destruction, pollution, and the introduction of invasive species. When environmental conditions change significantly, it can disrupt the balance and relationships within an ecosystem.

Some examples of how changes in environmental conditions can lead to a loss of biodiversity include:

· Habitat Destruction: When forests are cleared for agriculture or urban development, wetlands are drained, or coral reefs are damaged by pollution, the habitats for many species are destroyed. This can result in a loss of biodiversity as species lose their homes and cannot survive.

· Climate Change: Rising temperatures and shifts in precipitation patterns due to climate change can alter the conditions within ecosystems. Some species may be unable to adapt or move to more suitable areas, leading to population declines or extinctions.

· Pollution: Pollution from sources such as industrial runoff, air pollution, and oil spills can harm ecosystems and the species within them. For example, water pollution can kill aquatic organisms, leading to a decline in biodiversity in affected water bodies.

· Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem can disrupt the balance of species and lead to the decline or extinction of native species. Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources and alter the ecosystem's dynamics.

· Overexploitation: Human activities like overfishing, hunting, and logging can deplete populations of certain species, leading to their decline or extinction.

Changes in environmental conditions can have a significant impact on ecosystems, and in many cases, these changes can lead to a loss of biodiversity. Protecting ecosystems and minimizing human activities that contribute to these environmental changes is crucial for preserving biodiversity and the health of the planet.

Dear Dr Himanshu Tiwari thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Ecosystems are rapidly changing in response to climate change and other global change drivers, not only in response to temperature changes but also associated changes in precipitation, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, water balance, ocean chemistry, and the frequency and magnitude of extreme events. The environmental conditions of an ecosystem refer to the physical, chemical, and biological factors that characterize and influence the ecosystem. These conditions play a crucial role in shaping the structure, function, and biodiversity of the ecosystem. Various factors can cause a change in an ecosystem. These changes include climate, habitat, invasion, pollution, invasive species, over-exploitation, and pollution. When environmental conditions change, the kind of animals and plants found here also change. New species substitute the former ones. Environmental change occurs as a result of both natural and human processes. Environmental systems and human activities contribute to environmental changes through the transformation and transportation of large quantities of energy and materials. They include factors such as light, radiation, temperature, water, chemicals, gases, wind and soil. In some environments, such as marine environments, pressure and sound can be important abiotic components. Many different physical, abiotic (non- living) factors influence where species live, including temperature, humidity, soil chemistry, pH, salinity and oxygen levels. Land use change, pollution, poor water quality, chemical and waste contamination, climate change and other causes of ecosystem degradation all contribute to biodiversity loss and, can pose considerable threats to human health. The main driver of biodiversity loss remains humans' use of land primarily for food production. Human activity has already altered over 70 per cent of all ice-free land. When land is converted for agriculture, some animal and plant species may lose their habitat and face extinction.