The 6th Mass Extinction in Anthropocene and its Impact on Biodiversity

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  • Shrabani Barun
     Dept. of Zoology, Asansol Girl’s College, Asansol, Burdwan, W.B. ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24906/isc/2017/v31/i6/168244

Keywords:

Species, Geologic Time, Mass Extinction, Extrinsic Factors, Biodiversity.

Abstract

The extinction of a large number of species within a relatively short period of geologic time known as mass extinction. The sixth mass extinction started and mediated by human beings. The extinction factors like habitat fragmentation, invasive alien species, pollution, overkill are also responsible for present biodiversity crisis. The current rate of species loss makes it clear that conservation initiatives cannot take care of all species that are threatened.

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Published

2017-11-01

How to Cite

Barun, S. (2017). The 6<sup>th</sup> Mass Extinction in Anthropocene and its Impact on Biodiversity. Indian Science Cruiser, 31(6), 54–59. https://doi.org/10.24906/isc/2017/v31/i6/168244

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Volume 31, Issue 6, November 2017

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