What is extinction?

End of a species

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When the last organism of that species dies.

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Beginning of a new species

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Movement of organisms from one place to other

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Solution

The correct option is B When the last organism of that species dies.
Extinction of a particular animal or plant species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species living anywhere in the world. Sometimes, extinction happens at a much faster rate than usual.

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