Asked by Courtney Gartner on May 08, 2024
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The legal definition of a(n) ________ species is a species in imminent danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range.
A) threatened
B) extinct
C) endangered
D) declining
E) ancient
Endangered Species
A species whose numbers are so severely reduced that it is in imminent danger of extinction throughout all or part of its range. Compare with threatened species.
- Understand the legal definitions and conservation status of species (endangered, threatened).
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TJ
tiara jinkaMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct term for a species in imminent danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range is "endangered."
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal definitions and conservation status of species (endangered, threatened).