Question

Would Western Ghats ecosystems be less functional if one of its tree frog species is lost forever? Substantiate your answer in the light of hypothesis proposed by Paul Ehrlich.

Answer 1

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According to the hypothesis proposed by Paul Ehrlich the "rivet popperhypothesis" each species is essential in the balance of nature. If one is lost that much imbalance is caused in the ecosystem.

Answer 2

The ecosystem will be less functional as each species plays an important role in the ecosystem.

Explanation:

• The functional as well as the structural integrity of the ecosystem is maintained by its species.
• Paul Ehrlich believes that each species has its important role in its particular ecosystem.
• The frogs lies on the second tropic level that maintains the insects species by feeding on them.
• The removal of the frog will ultimately affect the other species on the which the frog depends on the species that depends on the frog.

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