Research Suggests That the Localized Extinction of Several Species of Land

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the localized extinction of several species of land snails near Basal, Switzerland was due to

• A) genetic mutation.
• B) toxic water source.
• C) climatic warming.
• D) exotic predator.
• E) loss of habitat.

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