Which of the following best matches the description?Elimination of all of the individuals of a species.

A. mutation
B. speciation
C. biodiversity
D. extinction
E. threatened species
F. selective harvesting
G. patchwork clear-cutting
H. endangered species
I. reforestation
J. habitat management
K. clear-cutting
L. species diversity
M. cover


Answer: D

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