A extinção
Example: A extinção de várias espécies afeta o equilíbrio ambiental.
Definition
"A extinção" refers to the complete disappearance or dying out of species, often due to environmental changes, human activity, or natural causes. It highlights the irreversible loss of biodiversity and impacts the balance of ecosystems.
Etymology
The word "a extinção" comes from the Latin 'extinctio,' meaning 'a putting out' or 'quenching.' It originally described extinguishing a flame, later extending metaphorically to the ending or dying out of living beings. Did you know it is related to the English word 'extinct'?
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