Organisms Are More Likely to Face Extinction If They Have

question 26

Multiple Choice

Organisms are more likely to face extinction if they have which of the following characteristics?

• A) restricted geographic ranges
• B) broad habitat tolerance
• C) large local populations
• D) extensive geographic ranges
• E) high biotic potential

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