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In biology the process of coextinction is described as the simultaneous extinction of two or more species (especially when one is dependent on the other). Which of the following statements does NOT characterises coextinction of the species?

  1. Losses of parasites can have positive impacts on humans or the other species.

  2. Coextinction may also occur on a local level.

  3. The loss of parasites can reduce host diversification rates.

  4. The area with that has the greatest affect of coextinction is the tropics.

  5. The host specificity and life cycle is a major factor in the risk of coextinction.
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Explanation

One main consequence of coextinction that goes beyond biodiversity is mutualism, by loss of food production with a decline in threatened pollinators. Losses of parasites can have negative impacts on humans or the other species.

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