6. Why do you think the process was repeated three times?
7. There are many human-caused losses of biodiversity, such as habitat destruction and the introduction of invasive species. Are there any natural events that could alter the diversity index?
8. How do invasive species change the diversity index?
9. What do you think would happen to a habitat if the plant diversity declines. What happens if plants are gone?
6. The process may have been repeated three times in order to ensure accuracy and consistency in the results. By repeating the process, any potential errors or discrepancies can be identified and corrected.
7. Natural events such as wildfires, floods, droughts, and disease outbreaks can all alter the diversity index of a habitat. These events can cause shifts in species populations, leading to changes in overall biodiversity.
8. Invasive species can lower the diversity index by outcompeting and displacing native species, reducing overall species richness. They can also disrupt ecosystem functions and alter the habitat structure, further impacting biodiversity.
9. If plant diversity declines in a habitat, it can have cascading effects on other species that rely on those plants for food, shelter, and other resources. This can lead to a decline in overall biodiversity and may disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. If plants are completely gone, it could result in a collapse of the entire ecosystem, as plants are foundational species that support the entire food web.