Q9 / 294 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Biodiversity and its Conservation
Species with small world populations that are not endangered or vulnerable at present, but are at the risk are called
- ACritically endangered
- BLower risk
- Correct answerCRare
- DExtinct
Solution
Rare species are organisms that are considered to be very uncommon. They are species with a naturally small population, either localized or thinly scattered. They can include both plants and animals. A rare animal can be an endangered species; most rare organisms are considered threatened. They cannot recover quickly from catastrophic events and face the threat of rapid population decline.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.