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What does the rivet popper hypothesis illustrate about biodiversity loss?

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Loss of one species does not affect ecosystems. Ecosystems function better with fewer species. Gradual species loss weakens ecosystems over time. Correct Species loss affects only certain ecosystems.

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Paul Ehrlich's rivet popper hypothesis states that the gradual loss of species weakens ecosystem functioning, just as removing rivets weakens an aircraft.

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