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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Patterns of Biodiversity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

The colonization of tropical Pacific Islands by humans led to the extinction of more than,

_________ species of native birds

A
2000
B
1000
C
4000
D
3000

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When humans colonized tropical Pacific islands, they hunted birds and introduced predators like rats, leading to the extinction of more than 2000 species of native birds.

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