Extinction of Steller's sea Cow and passenger pigeon is due to
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A
Invasion of alien species
B
Over exploitation by human
C
Habitat loss and fragmentation
D
Co-extinction
Correct Answer
Over exploitation by human
Detailed Explanation
EXPLANATION :-
Many species extinctions in the last 500 years (Steller’s sea cow, passenger pigeon) were due to overexploitation by humans. Presently many marine fish populations around the world are over harvested, endangering the continued existence of some commercially important species
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