A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

Dove

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Dodo

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Tasmanian emu

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Darwins finches

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The correct option is B Dodo
Dodo is a flightless bird, endemic to the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in 14th century because of large-scale hunting. Dodo was helpful in pollinating and propagating seed of tambalacoque, also known as the dodo tree

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A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

The correct option is B DodoDodo is a flightless bird, endemic to the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in 14th century because of large-scale hunting. Dodo was helpful in pollinating and propagating seed of tambalacoque, also known as the dodo tree

The correct option is B Dodo
Dodo is a flightless bird, endemic to the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in 14th century because of large-scale hunting. Dodo was helpful in pollinating and propagating seed of tambalacoque, also known as the dodo tree