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What are the benefits that can arise after an extinction event?

Extinction events can occur on a large scale and wipe out large numbers of species at one time. Low species biodiversity can result from low levels of speciation and high levels of extinction. When a species goes extinct, however, it leaves an open niche for another species to ccupy which can lead to rapid speciation rates and adaptive radiation.

Choose an animal you want to learn more about and look up its scientific name and watch Daily Video 8.2 Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem.