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Number of plant species known to have become extinct since 1600 AD is
  1. 279
  2. 384
  3. 629
  4. 717

A
279
B
384
C
717
D
629
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When there are no more individuals of a species (plant or animal) alive anywhere in the world, the species is said to be extinct. Extinction is also known as the process of dying out. The process is a completely natural part of evolution. But sometimes extinctions happen at a higher and a faster rate than usual. Factors such as large body size, small population, and position at a higher trophic level favour extinction. 384 plant species have become extinct since 1600 AD.
So, the correct answer is '384'.

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