Effects of environmental pollution on flora and fauna in the canton of La Maná

Abstract

Currently, in our country we see daily how are the cities, contaminated with solid waste, garbage, lifeless objects, as well as artificial factors such as acid rain and deforestation since this affects the contamination of flora and fauna in the canton.

Pollution in its definition makes the growth of many plant species impossible, because the presence of chemical substances in the soil alters the vital processes of plants. There is not a great variety of species, as in the non-urban sectors, where man has had a lesser degree of influence and pollution levels are lower.

 The consequence of industrial activities and transport, pollutes the atmosphere, is responsible for the destruction of large forests, affects the soil that is contaminated with acid substances that hinder or prevent the growth of new plant species, which promotes erosion ground.

 The contamination of flora and fauna has caused the destruction of biodiversity on the planet. Currently in Ecuador they include approximately 11% of the existing species in the world and 30% of the listed species in Latin America, which in their previous data was 13%. Table 1: Flora and fauna contaminated

 Currently the Ecuadorian territory collects 25,000 species of vascular plants. It has also identified 2725 species of orchids. 11% of the existing species in the world and 30% of the listed species in Latin America. The Andes comprise 1,050 species, while 850 were inventoried in the Amazon region and along the coast.