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2020 · Q72
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Biodiversity and Conservation question

2020 · Q72

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According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
  1. A
    7 million
  2. B
    20 million
  3. C
    1.5 million
  4. D
    50 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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