Sponsor Area

Natural Vegetation

Question
CBSEENGE11011300

Distinguish between Extinct and Endangered species.

Solution

Extinct Species

Endangered Species

1. These are plant and animal species disappeared and now no longer seen in the world. These have been not sighted since last six decades.

2. About twenty species of plants are extinct.

3. Revival of extinct species is not possible nor they can be preserved.

1. These species are those which are in danger of getting extinct.

2. About 1300 species of plants are endangered.

3. Much can be done to save these species. Biosphere reserves have been set-up for this purpose.