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Evil Quartet is related to the loss of biodiversity. It refers to:

AHabitat loss and fragmentation, Over exploitation, Alilen Species invion, Co-extinction.

BGrazing, Decomposition, Extinction, Erosion

CDeforestation, Species extinction, Erosion, Decomposition

DOver exploitation, Invasion by alien Species, Grazing Habitat loss

Answer:

A. Habitat loss and fragmentation, Over exploitation, Alilen Species invion, Co-extinction.

Read Explanation:

  • 'The Evil Quartet' of biodiversity loss is a concept that describes the reason that causes extinction of species.

  • These main four reasons are overexploitation, loss of habitat, extinction of species continuously and introduction of the exotic species.


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