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Why is a species with a small population more likely than a large population to undergo an extinction?
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∙ 11y ago
a larger population would feed on the fewer population because the population is small and it is less likely for them to defend themselves. and pretty soon when both populations aren't balanced out the bigger population overtakes the fewer population and leads to extinction
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What are small populations most likely to undergo?
Extinction
What is likely to occur when an endangered species has low offspring numbers?
Extinction is likely.
How do you spell extintion?
The likely word is "extinction" (the dying out of a species or form).
What will Deforestion of the rain forests will likely lead to?
Deforestation of rainforests will likely lead to extensive extinction of species.
What will the deforestation of rain forests most likely lead to?
Deforestation of rainforests will likely lead to extensive extinction of species.
When do you call a species endangered versus threatened?
In order to be considered endangered, the species is in danger of extinction. To be considered threatened, the species has to be likely to become an endangered species.
How does extinction of species today differ from extinction in the past?
The rate of extinction is faster.
When is extinction of a species most likely to occur?
Destruction of habitatEncroachment by dominant species such as humansOver-hunting by predatorsThe death of prey species or food sourcesNatural disastersThe spread of viruses or bacteriaCompetition from superior organisms
What is the minimum viable population of domestic cats?
The minimum viable population of domestic cats in the hundreds. There will likely never be an extinction of cats though.
Which natural disaster is most likely to cause the extinction of one or more species?
Hurricanes because it covers the most land.
Do tornadoes make species go away quicker?
Generally not. Tornadoes are generally to rare and too localized to have a significant affect on species. If a species is threatened by a tornado it is likely on the verge of extinction anyway.
Why a species is most likely to undergo adaptive radiation?
When there is a sudden and long lasting change in the environment, adaptive radation will occur.
