Question

The total number of species included in the kingdom Animalia are about

• A. 2 million
• B. 3 million
• C. 10 million
• D. 1.2 million

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1.2 million

• Kingdom Animalia consists of organisms that range from tiny organisms made up of only a few cells to the polar bear and the giant blue whale.
• The number of species that are known and described ranges between 1.7-1.8 million. This refers to biodiversity or the number and types of organisms present on earth.
  
• About 1.2 million species of animals and 0.5 million species of plants have been studied, described, and provided names for identification.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.