3. All of the following species are considered to be extinct now, with the exception of: A. the longjaw cisco (due to introduction of an invasive species) B. the dusky seaside sparrow (due to environmental pollution) C. the Santa Barbara song sparrow (due to habitat disruption) D. the mountain lion (due to deliberate hunting by humans) E. the blue pike (due to excessive harvesting)

3. All of the following species are considered to be extinct now, with the exception of: A. the longjaw cisco (due to introduction of an invasive species) B. the dusky seaside sparrow (due to environmental pollution) C. the Santa Barbara song sparrow (due to habitat disruption) D. the mountain lion (due to deliberate hunting by humans) E. the blue pike (due to excessive harvesting)

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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