FORMATION OF VERTEBRATE FAUNA IN CITIES AND ITS ANTHROPOGENIC TRANSFORMATION
Abstract
This study investigates the formation and anthropogenic transformation of vertebrate fauna in urban ecosystems. The research aims to understand how urbanization processes—including habitat fragmentation, pollution, and infrastructural development—affect vertebrate species diversity, distribution, and adaptation mechanisms. Using field surveys and literature data, the study identifies the ecological and behavioral adaptations of vertebrates to anthropogenic environments. The results show a decline in native species diversity and an increase in synanthropic species that have developed tolerance to urban stressors. The findings highlight the need for sustainable urban planning that takes into account biodiversity conservation and the ecological balance of urban ecosystems.
Keywords
urban fauna, vertebrates, anthropogenic transformation, biodiversity, ecological adaptation, synanthropic species
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