When an animal doesn't exist anymore because all of its species has died out completely. What does this refer to?

Predation

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Extinction

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Endangered

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Proliferation

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The correct option is B Extinction
Extinction is the process in which groups of organisms die out. If over an extended period of time the birth rate of a species is less than the death rate, then extinction will eventually occur.

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