extinction
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/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
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/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
when a type of plant, animal, or way of life completely disappears and no longer exists
The extinction of many animal species is happening because their natural homes are being destroyed.
許多動物物種的滅絕正在發生,因為牠們的自然棲息地正在被破壞。