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Probability of extinction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The probability of extinction refers to the likelihood that a species will become extinct in a given time period due to various factors such as habitat loss, climate change, or competition.

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