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Biology · BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

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Among vertebrates, which taxonomic group comprises the largest number of species, exceeding the combined total of all other vertebrate groups?

  1. A
    Mammals
  2. B
    Birds
  3. C
    Fishes
  4. D
    Reptiles
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Correct answer · Option C

Fishes

Explanation

In vertebrate biodiversity, the species richness of fishes is roughly half of all vertebrates, being more than amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals combined.

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