The Fascinating World of Species Diversity

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According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), how many plant and animal species have been described so far?

  • Less than 1 million
  • More than 1.5 million (correct)
  • Around 500,000
  • Exactly 1.5 million

Which region is likely to have a higher proportion of undiscovered species?

  • Temperate countries
  • Desert regions
  • Tropical countries (correct)
  • Polar regions

What is the estimated global species diversity according to Robert May?

  • Around 7 million (correct)
  • 20 to 50 million
  • Less than 1 million
  • Exactly 1.5 million

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