Compared to species that have spread to many areas, endemic species are more likely to go extinct due to ____.

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Endemic species are only found in one particular geographic area or habitat, which makes them more vulnerable to habitat destruction caused by human activities such as deforestation or urbanization. This is the biggest threat to their survival compared to other factors such as overharvesting or pollution, which can also be detrimental but are not as specific to endemic species. Invasive species can also impact endemic species, but habitat destruction is a more immediate threat.

Compared to Species That Have Spread to Many Areas, Endemic