Rivet popper hypothesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010392",
  "term": "Rivet popper hypothesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A concept suggesting that ecosystems can tolerate the loss of some species without immediate collapse, similar to how an airplane can lose a few rivets. However, beyond a certain threshold, the loss of additional species leads to a rapid and irreversible decline in ecosystem function. This hypothesis emphasizes the interconnectedness of species within an ecological community.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "community"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 940 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/rivet-popper-hypothesis/"
}