Which of the following threats to biodiversity is targeted at specific species rather than groups of species?
A) introduced species
B) habitat destruction
C) increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a cause of global warming
D) overharvesting

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Overharvesting is the process of harvesting an animal or plant resource to the point of diminishing returns. This is a direct threat to a particular species rather than a group of species. Introduced species, habitat destruction, and increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide are threats that affect multiple species at once.

Which of the Following Threats to Biodiversity Is Targeted at Specific