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What kinds of threats to the biodiversity may lead to its loss?

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(i) over exploitation of plant and animal resources.
(ii) Illgel trade of endangered species wild flora and fauna.
(iii) Indiscriminate use of pesticides.
(iv) Draining and filling of wetlands.
(v)Pollution
(vi)Inequalities in production and distribution of wealth and resources.
(vii)Demographic development
(viii)Introduction oif exotic species.
(ix)Extinction
(x)destruction of coral reefs.
(xi)Large scale clearing and burning of forests
(xii)Conversion of wild land into agricultural and urban use.
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