NEETBiologyBiodiversity and ConservationMCQ+4 / −1
According to Robert May, the global species
diversity is about
- A7 million
- B20 million
- C1.5 million
- D50 million
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Correct answer: A
Robert May estimated global species diversity at about 7 million. Although some extreme estimates range from 20 to 50 million.
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