- The Decline is animal populations is hurting the ability of plants to adapt to climate change: "Most plant species depend on animals to disperse their seeds, but this vital function is threatened by the declines in animal populations. Defaunation has severely reduced long-distance seed dispersal". https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304559-animal-decline-is-hurting-plants-ability-to-adapt-to-climate-change/ 744 comments science
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