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

Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature?
  1. Insects
  2. Birds
  3. Angiosperms
  4. 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.

Asked in: NEET 2011 (Screening)

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