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Which of the following best describes the criteria used to determine the longest-living biological organisms?
Which of the following best describes the criteria used to determine the longest-living biological organisms?
- The individuals with the longest historical age
- The individuals with verified ages
- The individuals with the longest natural maximum life spans (correct)
- The oldest known individuals that are currently alive
What does the term 'longest-living' refer to in this article?
What does the term 'longest-living' refer to in this article?
- The length of time between a species' first speciation event and the present
- The historical age of a species as a whole
- The duration of time between birth or conception and death of an individual organism (correct)
- The length of time between the earliest appearance of a species in the fossil record and the present
Who is an example of a verified individual record holder for longest-lived human?
Who is an example of a verified individual record holder for longest-lived human?
- Creme Puff
- The longest-lived domestic cat
- The oldest known individual currently alive
- Jeanne Calment (correct)
What is NOT considered when determining the 'longest-living' in this article?
What is NOT considered when determining the 'longest-living' in this article?
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What is the purpose of this article?
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