alleryThe most important cause driving species to extinction is:
AInvasions by alien species
BOver-exploitation of resources
CHabitat loss and fragmentation
DCo-extinction of partner species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Habitat loss and fragmentation
1. Rain forests fell from 14 to 6 percent of land.
2. Large animals need large territories.
3. Habitat loss is the top cause.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 15, Biodiversity and Conservation._
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