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A) was initially viewed as too measurement oriented, looking at details and not at the big picture
B) attempts to integrate an understanding of evolution and extinction into their field research
C) tries to conserve every species, everywhere
D) endeavors to increase speciation events in order to increase biodiversity
E) developed in response to government intervention


Answer: B

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