What caused mass extinctions to occur at the end of the Permian and Cretaceous Periods and how does this explain current worldwide reduction in biodiversity?
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Step 1: The mass extinctions at the end of the Permian and Cretaceous Periods were caused by a combination of factors such as volcanic activity, asteroid impacts, and climate change. Show more…
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