Effects of changes in evaporation rates on biodiversity

Changes in evaporation rates have many impacts on biodiversity, which are mainly reflected in changes in the water cycle, climate conditions and ecosystem structure. Impacts on water bodies and habitats Increases in evaporation rates can lead to a decrease in the amount of water in water bodies (such as lakes, rivers and wetlands), which in turn affects the plants and animals that rely on these water bodies. For example, wetlands are important habitats for many species, and increased evaporation rates may cause wetlands to dry up, threatening the survival of these species. Changes in climatic conditions Changes in evaporation rates can affect local and global climatic conditions. Evaporation is an important part of the Earth's energy balance, which regulates temperature by absorbing and releasing heat. Increased evaporation rates may lead to higher humidity and rainfall, while reduced evaporation rates may lead to droughts. These changes in climatic conditions can have direct effe...