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despeciation

extinction of plant or animal species from the earth.
Despeciation is a regular process. The dinosaurs having been extinct 65 millions years ago is an example of despeciation. Today, anthropogenic interventions are more than likely to accelerate despeciation.
by Uttam Maharjan 2 June 30, 2014
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