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/ɛkˈstɪŋkʃən rɪsk/ · ex.tin.gish.ion.risk
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- The likelihood of a species or population becoming extinct, often due to environmental or human factors. The conservation team assessed the extinction risk of the endangered species and developed a plan to protect its habitat.
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- A measure of the probability that a species or population will become extinct within a given timeframe. The extinction risk of the species was calculated to be 50% over the next 20 years.
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- A factor or set of factors that contribute to the likelihood of a species or population becoming extinct. Habitat destruction and climate change are major extinction risks for many species.
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Did you know? The concept of extinction risk is closely tied to the idea of the 'sixth mass extinction', which refers to the current rate of species extinctions, which is estimated to be 100 to 1,000 times higher than the natural rate.