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The phrase "evil quartet" was coined by

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G. Donnan
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J. Daimond
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P. Erlich
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B J. Daimond
Jared Diamond, a biologist coined the phrase 'evil quartet' to explain the four main human-induced causes of extinction which were habitat degradation, fragmentation, the introduction of exotic species and over-harvesting. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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