Fragility of Agroecosystems Due to Low Biodiversity

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Question:

Compared to most natural ecosystems, agroecosystems are particularly fragile because __________.

they have much less biodiversity many crops require natural pollinators humans consume much of the harvest they rely upon primary production using photosynthesis

Answer:

Compared to most natural ecosystems, agroecosystems are particularly fragile because they have much less biodiversity.

This reduced biodiversity makes agroecosystems more vulnerable to pests, diseases, and environmental changes, as there are fewer species to provide resilience and stability compared to more diverse natural ecosystems.