Q1 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Botany

Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature?

Correct answer
A
Insects
B
Birds
C
Angiosperms
D
Fungi

Solution

More than 70 per cent of all the species recorded are animals. Among animals, insects are the most species rich taxonomic group, making more than 70 per cent of the total. It means out of every 10 aimals on this planet, 7 are insects.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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