Which of the following categories is used by the IUCN Red List to classify species according to their risk of extinction?

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Extinct and Threatened

Endangered and Vulnerable

Vulnerable, Extinct and Threatened

Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered and Extinct

answer is D.

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The conservation status of species, subspecies, varieties, and subpopulations is thoroughly evaluated by the IUCN Red List of threatened species, which is a comprehensive, global, and dynamic list. Different threat classifications, including extinct, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, etc., are used to classify the species. The IUCN Red List is largely regarded as the most reliable source of data on the extinction danger of species, and it is crucial in guiding conservation policy and practice.

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