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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Importance and Loss of Biodiversity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

What is the difference between; a threatened species and an endangered species ?

A
A threatened species is already extinct. An endangered species means that the population's numbers have increased greatly over the last 5 years.
B
A threatened species and an endangered species are the same thing.
C
A threatened species means that the population is likely to become endangered. An endangered species is already extinct.
D
A threatened species means that the population is likely to become endangered. An endangered species has population numbers so low that it is likely to become extinct

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The correct answer is:
D

Threatened species → species whose populations are declining and may become endangered in the near future.

Endangered species → species with critically low populations, at high risk of extinction if conservation measures are not take

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