Species evolve to fill particular niches or habitats that exist on Earth. Many species depend on each other in intricate ways for survival. Destroying one species can lead to further extinctions or changes. True or False . We don't know.
Scientists are often delighted to find a cure for a dreaded human disease in a lowly mite.
It seems foolish to destroy our genetic diversity before we have even taken inventory. Also, destruction of species can upset the balance of a complete ecosystem. Some habitats such as tropical forests have many more species than others. Biodiversity is a global resource made up of the variety and variability of life forms on Earth, both wild and domesticated. Tropical deforestation is the main force behind this crisis.