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What was the reason for the exploitation of the Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon?

ACompetition

BLoss of habitat

CHuman activities

DMutualistic relationships

Answer:

C. Human activities

Read Explanation:

  • The excess and unsustainable use of resources is known as over-exploitation.

  • Many species such as the Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon are lost in last 500 years due to human activities such as poaching.


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