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In IUCN Red List (2004) documents , the extinction of 784 species includes:

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335 vertebrates, 360 invertebrates and 89 plants

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337 vertebrates, 362 invertebrates and 88 plants

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338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plants

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340 vertebrates, 357 invertebrates and 87 plants.

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To answer the question regarding the extinction of species as documented in the IUCN Red List (2004), we can break down the solution into the following steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the IUCN Red List**: The IUCN Red List is a comprehensive inventory that assesses the conservation status of various species globally. The 2004 document specifically highlights species that have gone extinct over the last 500 years. 2. **Identify the Total Number of Extinct Species**: According to the IUCN Red List (2004), a total of 784 species were reported as extinct. 3. **Categorize the Extinct Species**: - **Vertebrates**: The list includes 338 vertebrate species that have gone extinct. - **Invertebrates**: There are 359 invertebrate species listed as extinct. - **Plants**: The document also mentions 87 plant species that have become extinct. 4. **Summarize the Findings**: The extinction of 784 species includes: - 338 vertebrates - 359 invertebrates - 87 plants 5. **Evaluate the Options**: Compare the summarized findings with the provided options to determine the correct one. The correct breakdown is: - 338 vertebrates - 359 invertebrates - 87 plants ### Final Answer: The extinction of 784 species includes 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates, and 87 plants.
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