The Ultimate Quiz on Longest-Living Organisms
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The length of time between the earliest appearance of a species in the fossil record and the present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of this article?

    <p>To provide a list of the longest-living biological organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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