Question:

So far 1.5 million species are identified, in which the number of fungi species identified is more than the combined total of:

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024
  • Algae, lichens, mosses and ferns
  • Fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals
  • Molluscans and crustaceans
  • Molluscans, fishes and amphibians
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The Correct Option is B

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The number of fungi species in the world is more than the combined total of the species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
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Conservation of Biodiversity

The protection, preservation, and management of ecosystems and natural habitats refers to biodiversity conservation and ensuring that they are healthy and functional.

The protection, upliftment, and scientific management of biodiversity refer to the conservation of biodiversity so as to maintain it at its threshold level and derive sustainable benefits for the present and future generation.

The following are the three main objectives of Biodiversity Conservation-

  • To protect and preserve species diversity.
  • Ensuring sustainable management of the species and ecosystems.
  • To prevent and restore the ecological processes and life support systems.

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