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Species which are at the verge of extinction are called


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Extinct

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Endangered

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Endemic

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

Endangered


The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

Endangered- The species which are on the verge of extinction and require protection and conservation are called endangered species. e.g. blue whales, and Indian rhinoceros.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Extinct- The species which are no more exist on the earth are called extinct species. e.g. dodo.

Option C:

Endemic- The species of plants and animals that are found exclusively in a particular area and do not occur naturally anywhere else. Such species are called endemic species to that state, country, or geographical area. For example - the Asiatic lion (Babbar sher) is endemic to Gir forests in Gujarat.

Thus, Species that are on the verge of extinction are called endangered.


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