ecological tipping points
Ecological tipping points refer to critical thresholds in the environment where an ecosystem undergoes rapid and drastic changes, often irreversible, due to small disturbances or cumulative pressures. These tipping points can result in significant shifts in ecological processes, species composition, and functions, leading to altered conditions and potentially undermining the ecosystem's stability and resilience.
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