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Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for

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population explosion

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migration

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biodiversity loss

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pollution

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Solution

The correct option is C biodiversity loss
Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for biodiversity loss.
Biodiversity loss describes the decline in the number, genetic variability, and variety of species, and the biological communities in a given area.

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