A Species of Lizard Has Gone Extinct

question 46

Multiple Choice

A species of lizard has gone extinct. This could be due to any of the following reasons except _______________

• A) climate change
• B) inbreeding
• C) increased genetic diversity within the species
• D) habitat destruction by humans
• E) introduction of a species that competed for food resources

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