Question

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

• A. Birds
• B. Fungi
• C. Insects
• D. Angiosperms

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Insects

The correct option is option C.

Explanation for correct option:

1. The greatest variety of species can be found in insects.
2. The largest animal group is the Insecta.
3. It contains more than 7,00,000 species.

Explanation for Incorrect option:
Option A:

There are more than 11,000 bird species that have been identified and described in the world today.

Option B:

The overall number of fungal species in the globe exceeds the total number of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals combined.

Option D:

According to the IUCN, there are around 1.5 million plant and animal species that have been described so far.

Final answer: Insects have the highest number of species in nature