When the death of species is less imminent, but the population of a particular species is quite small, it is defined as being

A) extinct.
B) extant.
C) endangered.
D) threatened.
E) endemic.

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When the death of species is less imminent, but the population of a particular species is quite small, it is defined as beingA)  extinct.B)  extant.C)  endangered.D)  threatened.E)  endemic.

Savannah Nembhard · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  When a species is not immediately at risk of extinction but has a small population that could become endangered if circumstances worsen, it is classified as threatened. This status indicates that the species is at risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

When the death of species is less imminent, but the population of a particular species is quite small, it is defined as being

A) extinct.
B) extant.
C) endangered.
D) threatened.
E) endemic.

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