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How many species of ants are estimated to exist?
More than 20,000 species of ants are estimated to exist.
What would amaze and baffle an alien from a distant galaxy if it were to visit Earth?
The enormous diversity of life on Earth would most probably amaze and baffle an alien from a distant galaxy.
How many species of beetles are estimated to exist?
There are an estimated 300,000 species of beetles.
What are some of the important questions that ecologists and evolutionary biologists have been asking regarding biodiversity?
Some important questions include: Why are there so many species? Did such great diversity exist throughout earth’s history? How did this diversification come about? How and why is this diversity important to the biosphere? Would it function any differently if the diversity was much less? How do humans benefit from the diversity of life?
What is the significance of biodiversity that ecologists and evolutionary biologists have been trying to understand?
The significance of such diversity includes understanding why there are so many species, the history of this diversification, its importance to the biosphere, potential differences in biosphere function with less diversity, and the benefits to humans from the diversity of life.
"Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth" Quiz: Test your knowledge of the vast array of living organisms that inhabit our planet, from plants and animals to microorganisms. Learn fascinating facts about the incredible diversity of life forms and ecosystems.
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