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How many species of ants are estimated to exist on Earth?

Options

  1. A20,000
  2. B3,000
  3. C2,000
  4. D200

Correct answer

A. 20,000

Step-by-step solution

The common man would find it hard to believe that there are more than 20,000 species of ants , 3,00,000 species of beetles, 28,000 species of fishes and nearly 20,000 species of orchids.

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