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Why are some present day species like amphibians and gymnosperms more prone to extinction ?

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Amphibians and Gymnosperms are declining in their numbers and are prone to extinction.
The factors accountable for such situation can be :
  • Habitat destruction
  • Habitat fragmentation
  • Introduction of alien species
  • Diseases
  • Human intervention
  • Climate change
  • U-V radiation
  • Ozone layer depletion
  • Fertilisers and pesticide
  • Pollution

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