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When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it in an obligatory way also become extinct. This phenomenon is referred to as
(a) fragmentation
(b) alien species invasion
(c) over-exploitation
(d) co-extinction

A

fragmentation

B

alien species invasion

C

over-exploitation

D

co-extinction

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The correct Answer is:
D
Extinction of one species automatically causes extinction of the other species in certain obligatory mutualistic relationships. This is called co-extinction, e.g., mutualism between Pronuba yuccasella and Yucca.
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