Biology Science Notebook
Biology Science Notebook
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ISBN: 9780078961014
Author: GLENCOE
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 16.1, Problem 1RV
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To determine:

The definition of the term ‘extinction’.

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Extinction is defined as the complete disappearance of an animal or a plant in the entire world. The extinction of an organism is confirmed by the death of the last known individual of that species. It is generally a natural evolutionary process, but sometimes it may happen at an unusual faster rate due to extreme climate change.

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Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1RVCh. 16.1 - Prob. 1NVCh. 16.1 - Prob. 1AVCh. 16.1 - Prob. 2MICh. 16.1 - Prob. 3MICh. 16.1 - Prob. 4MICh. 16.1 - Prob. 5MICh. 16.1 - Prob. 6MICh. 16.2 - Prob. 1RVCh. 16.2 - Prob. 1NV
Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 2MICh. 16.2 - Prob. 3MICh. 16.2 - Prob. 4MICh. 16.2 - Prob. 5MICh. 16.2 - Prob. 6MICh. 16.3 - Prob. 1RVCh. 16.3 - Prob. 1NVCh. 16.3 - Prob. 3MICh. 16.3 - Prob. 4MICh. 16.3 - Prob. 5MICh. 16.3 - Prob. 6MI

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