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Earth is currently experiencing its 'Sixth Extinction', which is progressing at a rate 100 to 1000 times faster than the previous episodes. In the context of this ongoing biodiversity crisis, which of the following taxonomic groups currently faces the highest percentage threat of extinction worldwide?

Options

  1. AMammals
  2. BGymnosperms
  3. CAmphibians
  4. DBirds

Correct answer

C. Amphibians

Step-by-step solution

According to the IUCN Red List data, different taxonomic groups face varying degrees of threat of extinction in the current biodiversity crisis. The percentages of species facing the threat of extinction worldwide are: Birds: 12 % Mammals: 23 % Gymnosperms: 31 % Amphibians: 32 % Therefore, amphibians face the highest percentage threat of extinction among the given groups. Answer: Amphibians

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