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Possible effects of host biodiversity on the probability of viral emergence. The red arrows at the bottom depict instances of increased emergence risk. Wildlife host species richness has been proposed as an important predictor of disease emergence. Likewise, host populations of low biodiversity might harbour fewer viruses and a decreased risk of emergence. Conversely, high host biodiversity has also been linked to a decrease in disease risk through the ‘dilution effect’.
