Ecosystem sensitivity is a research area within ecology that focuses on understanding how ecosystems respond to external pressures or disturbances. This includes studying how environmental changes, such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and invasive species, impact the structure, function, and stability of ecosystems. Researchers in this field aim to identify the key factors that make ecosystems more or less sensitive to these disturbances, and to develop strategies for managing and conserving ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions. Ecosystem sensitivity research often involves a combination of field studies, experiments, and modeling to assess the vulnerability of different ecosystems and to inform conservation and management decisions.