How is habitat fragmentation related to biodiversity loss?
A) Less carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants in fragmented habitats.
B) In fragmented habitats, more soil erosion takes place.
C) Populations of organisms in fragments are smaller and, thus, more susceptible to extinction.
D) Animals are forced out of smaller habitat fragments.
E) Fragments generate silt that negatively affects sensitive river and stream organisms.

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Habitat fragmentation can lead to smaller populations of organisms in isolated fragments, which increases their susceptibility to extinction. This can lead to a loss of biodiversity as species disappear from the ecosystem. Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because they do not directly relate to biodiversity loss.

How Is Habitat Fragmentation Related to Biodiversity Loss