Multiple choice

Which kinds of species are most vulnerable to extinction?

  1. Those with small populations.

  2. Those with extensive habitats.

  3. Those with high reproductive rates.

  4. Those with short life cycles.
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Explanation

Species with small populations lack genetic diversity and are extremely sensitive to environmental fluctuations or stochastic events, making them highly vulnerable to extinction. Conversely, widespread species with high reproductive rates recover much more easily.

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