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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question

Question

Estimates for the total number of animal species on Earth, including those not yet discovered, go as high as:
Options
A 6.8 million
Correct Answer
B 1.4 million
C 600 million
D 8.2 million
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The source notes that while 1.4 million species are described, the total could include 6.8 million more yet to be found. 600 million refers to years of evolution.

Hint

This is the 'estimated' number of undiscovered species.

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