Results of Holocene Extinction
As all the species are interconnected through the food web, the extinction of any species will affect the food web. The Holocene period led to the loss of animal species from ecological communities and defaunation which resulted in empty forests, depletion of large vertebrates from the ecological communities, etc.
The population of big cats has decreased severely in the past half-century and may face extinction in the coming decades. This period led to a shift in the co-occurrence of communities which is found in the recent work.
This period has led to the extinction of the Dodo bird, Sea otters, Mountain deer, Bison, Mammoth, Great auk, Steller’s sea cow, and many more species. The extinction rate of this period is very high as compared to the last five mass extinctions and if it remains the same there will be many species that will become extinct in the future.
6th Mass Extinction – Holocene Extinction
The Holocene extinction is also known as the 6th mass extinction. It is characterized by the massive extinction of biodiversity due to human activities. It is an ongoing process that began around 11,700 years ago.
According to scientists, we are currently in the middle of Holocene extinction. Understanding and addressing the causes of the Holocene extinction is crucial for the long-term health of ecosystems and the well-being of the planet.
Table of Content
- Holocene Extinction?
- What is Mass Extinction?
- Holocene Extinction Timeline
- Human Activity in Holocene Extinction
- Results of Holocene Extinction
- Can Holocene Extinction be Stopped?
- Conclusion – Holocene Extinction
- FAQs on Holocene Extinction
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