Extinct (EX)

Definition

Extinct refers to a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth. It means there are no living individuals left, and the species has completely disappeared from the planet.

Related terms

Endemic Species:

Species that are found only in specific geographic regions and nowhere else in the world.

Mass Extinction Event: A period when a significant number of species go extinct within a relatively short time frame.

Fossil Record: The collection of preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, providing evidence about past life forms.