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Number of animal species having become extinct since 1600 AD is

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533
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839
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1724
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3700
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The correct option is A 533
When there are no more individuals of a species (plant or animal) alive anywhere in the world, the species is said to be extinct. Extinction is also known as the process of dying out. The process is a completely natural part of evolution. But sometimes extinctions happen at a higher and a faster rate than usual. Factors such as large body size, small population, and position at a higher trophic level favour extinction. 533 animal species have become extinct since 1600 AD.
So, the correct answer is '533'.

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