It is difficult to estimate current rates of extinction because:
A) many "extinct" species may still be represented by isolated populations.
B) extinction is very rare.
C) new species are evolving as fast as species are becoming extinct.
D) the number of species is unknown; many remain undescribed to science.
E) most species in danger of extinction are microscopic.
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