The total number of species of plants, animals and microorganisms living on the Earth is called as

Biodiversity

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Flora

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Fauna

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Ecosystem

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Solution

The correct option is B Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on Earth. It is the variety within and between all species of plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems within which they live and interact. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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