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Question 45

There is concern among conservationists that the remaining population of Lady's slipper orchids in a northern England nature reserve are all closely related.

Explain, using your knowledge of natural selection, how being closely related could make this orchid population susceptible to extinction.

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Evolution and evidence

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Question 45

There is concern among conservationists that the remaining population of Lady's slipper orchids in a northern England nature reserve are all closely related.

Explain, using your knowledge of natural selection, how being closely related could make this orchid population susceptible to extinction.

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Evolution and evidence

Question 45

Evolution and evidence Questions

Evolution and evidence

Question 45

Evolution and evidence Questions