Biology: How Life Works
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An extinction event is a prevalent and rapid decrease in the biodiversity on the earth. The extinction event is recognized by a sharp alteration in the diversity and abundance of multicellular organisms. The extinction event occurs if the extinction rate increases with respect to the
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