Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN: 9781938168116

Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher: OpenStax College

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Chapter 21, Problem 6RQ

Which two extinction risks may be a direct result of the pet trade?

a. climate change and exotic species introduction

b. habitat loss and overharvesting

c. overharvesting and exotic species introduction

d. habitat loss and climate change

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Chapter 21 Solutions

Concepts of Biology

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