Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature? (2011)

(A)Fungi
(B)Insects
(C)Birds
(D)Angiosperms

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Among animals, insects are the most species-rich taxonomic group, making up more than 70 per cent of the total.

Chapter: Biodiversity and Conservation
Section: 13.1.1 How Many Species are there on Earth and How Many in India?
Page: 2
Words matched: 19 of 19

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How this line gives the answer

0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'Among animals, insects are the most species-rich taxonomic group, making up more than 70 per cent of the total,' which directly answers the MCQ by identifying insects as having the highest number of species among the given options.

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