Question
Define co-extinction and give a example.
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Answer
When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it also become extinct. This is called co-exitnction.
Example: Certain obligatory mutualistic relationships exist in nature like Pronuba yuccaselles and Yucca; extinction of one will cause extinction of the other.
Example: Certain obligatory mutualistic relationships exist in nature like Pronuba yuccaselles and Yucca; extinction of one will cause extinction of the other.
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