How Many Species are there on Earth and How Many in India?

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The total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than __________.

1.5 million

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According to estimates, the global species diversity placed by Robert May is about __________.

7 million

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More than __________ percent of all the species recorded are animals.

70

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Among the world's species, __________ are the most species-rich taxonomic group.

insects

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India contributes __________ percent of the global species diversity.

8.1

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Nearly __________ species of plants have been recorded from India.

45,000

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If we use May’s estimates, there are probably more than __________ plant species yet to be discovered in India.

1,00,000

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A large fraction of these species faces the threat of becoming __________ even before we discover them.

extinct