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The highest number of species in the world is represented by

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Algae
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Lichens
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Fungi
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Mosses
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Solution

The correct option is C Fungi
Among the given options, the highest number of species in the world is represented by Fungi. Recent studies suggest that there are as many as 5.1 million species.
Algae are the next most abundant species with over 1 million species.
There are about 13,500–17,000 identified lichen species and 10,000 species of mosses.


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