Which of the following statements is NOT true about the extinction vortex? A) It explains why populations below a certain size are at an increased risk of extinction. B) It suggests that a species' recovery is possible without human intervention. C) It includes the effects of inbreeding depression and lowered genetic diversity. D) It is exacerbated by habitat fragmentation that reduces connectivity among populations.
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