What is the total number of plant and animal species described according to the International Union for…

What is the total number of plant and animal species described according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)?
  1. 1.5 million
  2. 20 million
  3. 50 million
  4. 7 million

Solution

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than 1.5 million.

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