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The single greatest current threat to biodiversity is _____. See Concept 56.1 (Page) View Available Hint(s) The single greatest current threat to biodiversity is _____. See Concept 56.1 (Page) reduced genetic variability habitat destruction global warming overexploitation introduced species

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Answer:

Habitat destruction

Explanation:

Habitat destruction is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity as it reduces the habitat available for the wildlife and thereby, even results in the extinction of many species. Habitat destruction includes conversion of forested land into agricultural lands or into any other type of non-forested area, draining of swamps, channelization of rivers, etc.

All these practices adversely affect the species that are obligatory dependent on forests. For instance, the large fraction of birds and mammalian species depend on trees for food and nesting sites. Habitat destruction due to heavy logging led to the extinction of ivory-billed woodpecker.