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Extant is a term commonly used in biology to refer to taxa (such as species, genera or families) that are still in existence (living). The term extant contrasts with extinct. For example, in the group of molluscs known as the cephalopods, there are approximately 600 extant species and 7500 extinct species.

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  • Extant is a term commonly used in biology to refer to taxa (such as species, genera or families) that are still in existence (living). The term extant contrasts with extinct. For example, in the group of molluscs known as the cephalopods, there are approximately 600 extant species and 7500 extinct species.
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  • Extant is a term commonly used in biology to refer to taxa (such as species, genera or families) that are still in existence (living). The term extant contrasts with extinct. For example, in the group of molluscs known as the cephalopods, there are approximately 600 extant species and 7500 extinct species.
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