Which of the following characteristics put species at special risk of extinction?
a) small local populations
b) high genetic diversity
c) small geographic range
d) a and b
e) a and c

a & c.

Explanation:

small local populations depend on a specific food source. If the food source is depleted because of the existing populus, chances are, there will be no reproduction. If the populus, does not look beyond their boundaries for food, the species will die.

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for 8 am not sure maybe yes?

for 9 if it is asking if the male is more or less it would be less

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