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Define extinction. List the causes of extinction.

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(i) Extinction is the complete elimination of the species.
(ii) Main causes of extinction of a species are - Destruction of Habitat, indiscriminate hunting, introduction of exotic species, over exploition of natural resources, forest fire, Highway accidents etc.
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