A mutation in a plant that could cause negative outcomes could be the plant has less leaves, or isn't hardy enough, like other plants. It would die. A plant from an area like Chernobyl, that has been affected by radiation could poison other animals, or pass that gene along, and ultimately kill that strand of plant.
The Answer is the Intertidal Zone
Rapid environmental changes can cause:
1) Species can become vulnerable to extinction.
2) A decrease or increase of populations.
3) Diversity of species.
