OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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There is a higher probability of localized species extinction in large patches as compared to smaller patches.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Human activities occur at a faster rate and cause higher extinction rates. Anthropogenic Extinction is the extinction of species due to human activities like settlements, hunting, pollution, over-exploitation and habitat destruction.
Detailed explanation-2: -The number of individuals present can also affect the viability of plant populations, with small populations having greater risk of extirpation. In general, the extinction probability of a population increases as population size decreases [25, 26].
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