Which of the following statements is correct about biodiversity?
(a) It is the occurrence of varied type of organisms on earth.
(b) Each different kind of plant, animal or organism represents a species.
(c) The number of species that are known and described range between 1.7-1.8 million.
(d) All of the above.
Correct Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation:
Biodiversity is the occurrence of varied types of organisms on earth. Each different kind of plant, animal, or organism represents a species. The number of species that are known and described ranges between 1.7-1.8 million.
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