Diversity of Life on Earth Quiz

More than 20,000 species of ants are estimated to exist.

The enormous diversity of life on Earth would most probably amaze and baffle an alien from a distant galaxy.

There are an estimated 300,000 species of beetles.

<p>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?</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers