Exctinction Flashcards

1
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Define extinction

A

A species becomes extinct when there are no more individuals of that species left.

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2
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What changes to the environment can occur for a species to become extinct?

A

A new disease
A new predator
A change in the physical environment (climate change)
Competition from another species that is better adapted, including competition from humans

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