The Current Extinction Rate of Vertebrates Is 100-1000 Times the Historical

question 15

Multiple Choice

The current extinction rate of vertebrates is 100-1000 times the historical background.This is primarily due to

• A) overharvesting.
• B) competition with exotic species.
• C) habitat destruction.
• D) competition with native species.
• E) random chance.

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