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extinct species

Definition:
Those species no longer known to exist after repeated search of the type localities and other known or likely places. Some species may be extinct in the wild but are being preserved by cultivation in gardens or as domesticated animals.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Entry Terms:
  • extinct taxa
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225056
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