KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 13. Biodiversity and Conservation
Most of the endangered species are the victims of
- A over-hunting
- B acid rain
- C competition with introduced species
- D habitat destruction
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(D) habitat destruction
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(D) habitat destruction,
Habitat destruction is the primary threat to most endangered species, as it leads to loss of living spaces and resources. Over-hunting, acid rain, and competition with introduced species also contribute, but habitat destruction is the most widespread issue.
Habitat destruction is the primary threat to most endangered species, as it leads to loss of living spaces and resources. Over-hunting, acid rain, and competition with introduced species also contribute, but habitat destruction is the most widespread issue.
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