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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 can function better with fewer species Gradual species loss weakens ecosystems over time Correct Species loss only affects rtain ecosystems

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The rivet popper hypothesis, proposed by Paul Ehrlich, suggests that the gradual loss of species weakens ecosystems, similar to how losing rivets weakens an airplane.

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