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Co-extinction means (a) Introduction of alien species leading to decline or extinction of indigenous species. (b) Extinction due to over exploitation. (c) Extinction due to Habitat loss. (d) Extinction due to obligatory association of plant or animal.

Name: Problem 56, Chapter 15: Objective Biology for NEET
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Description: Co-extinction means (a) Introduction of alien species leading to decline or extinction of indigenous species. (b) Extinction due to over exploitation. (c) Extinction due to Habitat loss. (d) Extinction due to obligatory association of plant or animal.

   Co-extinction means
(a) Introduction of alien species leading to decline or extinction of indigenous species.
(b) Extinction due to over exploitation.
(c) Extinction due to Habitat loss.
(d) Extinction due to obligatory association of plant or animal.

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Chapter 15, Problem 56

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Co-extinction means (a) Introduction of alien species leading to decline or extinction of indigenous species. (b) Extinction due to over exploitation. (c) Extinction due to Habitat loss. (d) Extinction due to obligatory association of plant or animal.

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Coextinction

Coextinction refers to the phenomenon where the extinction of one species directly leads to the extinction of another species that depends on it. This usually occurs in tightly linked relationships where the survival of one organism is crucial for the continuation of another.

Obligatory Associations

Obligatory associations involve relationships in which one species relies on another for survival, such as host-parasite, mutualistic, or symbiotic interactions. When the primary species goes extinct, the dependent species often cannot survive, leading to a cascade of extinctions.

Ecological Interdependence

Ecological interdependence describes how species are interconnected within ecosystems. The decline or loss of one species can significantly impact others that rely on it for resources, habitat, or other vital ecological services, illustrating the delicate balance that maintains biodiversity.

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