Ex situ conservation is the preferred approach when a species
AIs widespread and abundant
BFaces urgent extinction risk
CLives only inside hotspots
DHas no known economic use
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Faces urgent extinction risk
Off-site protection suits endangered species facing a very high, urgent risk of extinction.
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