NEET Biology question

When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it in an obligatory way also become extinct. This phenomenon is referred to as

(A)Fragmentation
(B)Alien species invasion
(C)Over-exploitation
(D)Co-extinction.Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Co-extinction occurs in certain obligatory mutualistic relationships, where the extinction of one species automatically causes the extinction of another species that is obligately dependent on it (e.g., mutualism between *Pronuba* and *Yucca*, or a host

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