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Discuss one example, based on your day-to day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Co-extinction**: - Co-extinction is a phenomenon where the extinction of one species leads to the extinction of another species that is dependent on it. This can occur in various ecological relationships, such as predator-prey, host-parasite, or plant-pollinator interactions. 2. **Identifying an Example**: - A common example of co-extinction can be observed in the relationship between a specific plant species and its pollinator. For instance, consider a monophagous insect that relies solely on a particular flowering plant for food and reproduction. ...
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