Longest-Living Biological Organisms
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What is considered when designating the longest-living individual(s) of a species?

  • The range of possible lifespans of a species' individuals
  • The historical 'age' of a species as a whole
  • The oldest known individual(s) that are currently alive, with verified ages (correct)
  • The time between a species' first speciation and its extinction

    • What does the term 'longest-living' refer to in this article?

  • The historical 'age' of a species as a whole
  • The phylogenetic 'lifespan' of a species
  • The observed or estimated length of an individual organism's natural lifespan (correct)
  • The range of possible lifespans of a species' individuals

    • Which example is mentioned as a verified individual record holder in the text?

  • 'Longest-living' as the observed or estimated length of an individual organism's natural lifespan
  • The time between a species' first speciation and its extinction
  • Jeanne Calment, the longest-lived human (correct)
  • The historical 'age' of a species as a whole

    • What is not considered in the definition of 'longest-living' used in this article?

    <p>The historical 'age' of a species as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the list of long-lived organisms include according to the text?

    <p>Long-lived organisms that are currently still alive and those that are dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Designating Longest-Living Individuals

    • When designating the longest-living individual(s) of a species, several factors are considered, including verified age, with a focus on maximum lifespan.

    Definition of Longest-Living

    • The term 'longest-living' refers to the individual of a species that has lived the longest.

    Verified Individual Record Holder

    • One example of a verified individual record holder is Jeanne Calment, a human who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.

    Exclusions from Definition

    • The definition of 'longest-living' used in this article does not consider factors such as quality of life, health, or physical condition.

    Long-Lived Organisms

    • The list of long-lived organisms includes species such as humans, tortoises, whales, and ocean quahog clams.

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    Test your knowledge about the longest-living biological organisms and their maximum natural life spans. Learn about verified individual record holders and the oldest known individuals across various species.

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