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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?
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?
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?
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