Why is a species with a small population more likely than a large population to undergo an extinction?
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Genetic diversity: A small population has less genetic diversity than a large population. Genetic diversity is crucial for a species to adapt to changing environments and to resist diseases. Less genetic diversity means a higher risk of inbreeding, which can lead Show more…
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