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Exploring Earth's Biodiversity
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Exploring Earth's Biodiversity

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Which taxonomic group comprises the majority of species recorded on Earth?

  • Fungi
  • Animals (correct)
  • Plants
  • Bacteria
  • What percentage of the total species recorded are plants?

  • 10%
  • 22% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 70%
  • Which taxonomic group is the most species-rich among animals?

  • Amphibians
  • Mammals
  • Insects (correct)
  • Reptiles
  • Out of every 10 animals on the planet, how many are insects?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which taxonomic group has more species than the combined total of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals?

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

    Why is it difficult to estimate the number of prokaryotic species?

    <p>Conventional taxonomic methods are not suitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria might be used to delineate prokaryotic species?

    <p>Biochemical or molecular criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major taxonomic groups are depicted in Figure 13.1?

    <p>Plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total species recorded are prokaryotes?

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

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