Question

A taxon likely to become endangered, if prevailing conditions persist is

• A. Rare
• B. Extinct
• C. Vulnerable
• D. Endangered

Answer 1

The correct option is C Vulnerable

A) A rare species is a species that is very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered.

B) A species which has died out and is no more found in the wild is known as extinct species.

C) A vulnerable species is a species which is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances which are threatening its survival and reproduction improve.

D) A species which is very likely to become extinct is known as endangered species.

So, the correct answer is 'Vulnerable'.