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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following is the member of 'The Evil Quartet'?
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“The Evil Quartet” is a term used by biologists to describe the four major causes of biodiversity loss:
Over-exploitation – excessive use of natural resources
Co-extinction – when one species goes extinct, dependent species also die
Alien species invasion – introduction of non-native species that harm local species
Habitat loss and fragmentation – destruction of natural habitats
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