If a species is extirpated,this means that ____________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extirpation means that a species is no longer found in a specific location or ecosystem, but it can still exist in other ecosystems. So, option (C) is the correct answer. Option (A) is not correct as if a species is extinct, it means that it has disappeared completely from the earth. Option (B) is not correct as the extinction of a species does not affect its close relatives. Option (D) is not correct as extirpation does not mean that the species has grown in numbers, it means that it is no longer present in a particular ecosystem.

If a Species Is Extirpated,this Means That ____________