total extinction
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the complete disappearance of a species
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- Climate change could lead to the total extinction of polar bears.
- The total extinction of the dodo bird occurred in the 17th century.
- Scientists fear the total extinction of coral reefs within decades.
- Modern farming methods have led to the total extinction of many species of wild flowers.
- Pollution threatens the total extinction of freshwater fish species.
- The total extinction of mammoths happened thousands of years ago.
- Deforestation may cause the total extinction of rainforest species.
- Overfishing could result in the total extinction of bluefin tuna.
- The total extinction of languages is a growing cultural concern.
- Conservation efforts aim to prevent the total extinction of endangered species.