widespread extinction
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extinction occurring over a large area or among many different species
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- Climate change is causing widespread extinction across multiple ecosystems.
- The widespread extinction of pollinators threatens global food security.
- Scientists are studying the causes of widespread extinction in marine environments.
- Human activities have triggered widespread extinction of species worldwide.
- The widespread extinction event occurred 65 million years ago.
- Habitat destruction leads to widespread extinction of endemic species.
- Researchers document widespread extinction patterns in tropical forests.
- The widespread extinction of coral reefs alarmed marine biologists.
- Industrial pollution caused widespread extinction in freshwater systems.
- Conservation efforts aim to prevent widespread extinction of endangered species.