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The destruction of habitat of plants and animals is called

A. endemism

B. endangered species

C. habitat loss

D. flood

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or die, thereby reducing biodiversity and species abundance.

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