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it may be because they could not adjust in the changed environmentalconditions , also man's interference with nature has increased which has deteriorated the conditions further leading to more species coming in endangered zone

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Q: Why are some plant and animal species extinct?
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What happens to other plants and animals when one species of plant and animal disappear?

Any plant or animal that depended on the disappearing one for part of its life cycle will move closer to endangerment, until it finds a new ecological niche. If the extinct plant or animal was essential for some part of the life cycle then a second species is likely also go extinct, as not enough individuals are likely to adapt in the space of a few generations.


How many animals are excinct?

It is hard to determine exactly how many animal species are extinct because some species become extinct before scientists even know they existed. As far as science can tell, there are over 900 extinct species.


What animal or plant is in danger of becoming extinct as a result of human activity and pollution?

There are an estimated 20,000 species of plants and animals currently at risk of extinction due to human activities. Some of the plants already made extinct by humans are Archaefructus, Dillhoffia, and Sphenophyllum. Some animals extinct because of humans include Quagga, Thylacine, and Steller's Sea Cow.


What are some effects on science if a plant species goes extinct?

Then since that species has gone extinct, then there will be a chain reaction. maybe just like with animals, every plant counts on another for existence. so eventually they would all probably all die out.


Distinguish between extinct and endangered species?

they are different because extinct is when a species is completely died out and endangered is when a species is reduced and may die out. they alike because they both deal with killing the species.


Why are snakes extinct?

Snakes are not extinct. Some species may be, but certainly all are not. Check Extinct Snake Species.


Why are there so many plant and animal species on the planet?

After the dinos, there was A million different types of species and animal. then, some were wiped out, some mutated, some survived. what we have now is what is left of an animal world! hope this answers your q, marbles48.


How many species go extinct every year?

Extinction rates vary and can sometimes be rapid, and some times slow. Extinction rates are affected by biotic, competition between species, hunting etc, and abiotic factors, volcano eruptions, weather etc.


Why don't some species of animal breed in the wild?

By definition, all wild animals must breed in the wild, otherwise they go extinct.


What are some advantages of asexual reprodution?

if an animal was the last of its kind, then it could recreate the entire species and stop it from becoming extinct. this is very handy.


Are snakes becoming extinct?

i think their not but some species might becoming extinct.


Are Hummingbird extinct?

Some species have become extinct, but others are still numerous.