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What is co-extinction ? Explain with a suitable example ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Co-extinction**: Co-extinction refers to the phenomenon where the extinction of one species leads to the extinction of another species that is closely associated with it. This relationship can be due to various ecological interactions such as predation, parasitism, or mutualism. 2. **Understanding the Concept**: In an ecosystem, species often depend on one another for survival. When one species disappears, it can disrupt the food chain or ecological balance, leading to the decline or extinction of other species that rely on it for food, habitat, or other ecological functions. ...
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NCERT EXEMPLAR ENGLISH-BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION-SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
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  2. Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (Alien species ...

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  3. Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing ho...

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  4. A species area curve is drawn by plotting the number of species agains...

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  7. Why are the conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of bi...

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  8. What criteria should one use in categorising a species as threatened ?

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  9. What could be the possible explanation for greater vulnerability of am...

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  10. How do scientists extrapolate the total number of species on earth ?

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  11. Humans benefit from diversity of life. Give two examples.

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  13. What is an endangered species ? Give an example of an endangered plant...

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  14. What are sacred groves and their role in biodiversity conservation ?

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  15. Suggest a place where one can go to study coral reefs, mangrove vegeta...

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  16. Is it true that there is more solar energy available in the tropics ? ...

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