1. Which category of land use is increasing most rapidly that contributes plant and animal extinction? A. Urbanization  B. Wildlife habitat destruction  C. Loss of agricultural lands D. Increased amount of pollution

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.