The approximate estimated number of plant and animal species present on earth is _____.

2 - 10 million

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3 - 20 million

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4 - 30 million

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5 - 40 million

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The correct option is A
2 - 10 million

The new estimated total number of species on earth is 8.7 million - with 6.5 million species on land and 2.2 million in the oceans. While the documented number of plant and animal species present on earth is only 1.2 million.

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The approximate estimated number of plant and animal species present on earth is _____.

The correct option is A 2 - 10 million The new estimated total number of species on earth is 8.7 million - with 6.5 million species on land and 2.2 million in the oceans. While the documented number of plant and animal species present on earth is only 1.2 million.

The correct option is A
2 - 10 million

The new estimated total number of species on earth is 8.7 million - with 6.5 million species on land and 2.2 million in the oceans. While the documented number of plant and animal species present on earth is only 1.2 million.