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SubjectsEnvironment & EcologyEcology BasicsChapter 2 — Biodiversity2.3 Threats — Habitat Loss, Invasive Species

Topic 2.3 · Environment & Ecology · Biodiversity

Threats — Habitat Loss, Invasive Species

Threats — Habitat Loss, Invasive Species is studied as part of "Biodiversity" (Ecology Basics) in Environment & Ecology. Biodiversity — its types, hotspots, threats and conservation — is central to modern environment questions, especially India's megadiverse status.

In the examination context, threats — habitat loss, invasive species carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

IUCN
Maintains the Red List of threatened species
In-situ conservation
National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves
Biodiversity hotspot
Areas with high endemism under threat
India
One of the 17 megadiverse countries

Key Points

  • Biodiversity hotspot — Areas with high endemism under threat
  • India — One of the 17 megadiverse countries
  • IUCN — Maintains the Red List of threatened species
  • In-situ conservation — National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves

Important Names

E.O. WilsonNorman Myers

Important Dates

1988Myers proposed biodiversity hotspots
1992Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio)
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »India has 4 of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. '30x30' target: protect 30% of land and sea by 2030.

Related topics

2.1 Types of Biodiversity2.2 Hotspots & Endemism in India2.4 Conservation — In-situ & Ex-situ
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