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Chapter 47: Q 7. (page 1400)

The number of currently described species on the planet

is about ________.

a. 17,000

b. 150,000

c. 1.5 million

d. 10 million

Short Answer

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The correct option is (c).

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Step 1. Given information 

The question inquires about the number of species, identified and characterized by scientists so far.

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Step 2. Description

Scientists predict that there are approximately 8.7 million plant and animal species on the planet. However, approximately 1.2 million species have been identified and discussed thus far, with a significant proportion of them being insects.

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