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_______ species of ants have been estimated to exist on earth.

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5000
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Less than 4000
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Around 3000
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More than 20000
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Solution

The correct option is D More than 20000
Earth is a unique planet which supports a wide variety of different life forms. We humans share this planet with millions of different species.

Ants are highly social animals belonging to class Insecta, order Hymenoptera and family Formicidae.

According to estimates made by biologists, more than 20000 species of ants exist on this planet. This represents the high level of diversity shown by ants at the species level.

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