Question

overexploitation of species can lead to: increased biodiversity speciation population growth extinction

Explanation:

Overexploitation means excessive use of species. It reduces their population to a point where they may not be able to recover, leading to extinction. Increased biodiversity occurs when new species are added or populations grow, which is not the case with overexploitation. Speciation is the formation of new species, not a result of overexploitation. Population growth is the opposite of what happens during overexploitation.

Answer:

Extinction