Ecology Benchmark Tioga: Ecosystems and Biomes

After finishing this benchmark, I understand how ecosystems can be affected by single populations and how it could potentially change the biome as a whole. For example, I found out that certain pests could infest the trees in the Taiga biome and completely destroy the current ecosystems. In addition, I have also learned that humans use the Taiga biome as a main source of lumbering, mining, and even industrial work. These factors harm the ecosystems in the Taiga biome. As the temperature raises up over time, species are being forced to move elsewhere as they are not suited for the current climate. Newer species take their places and this overall harms the ecosystems of the Taiga biome.