Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

How many different types of animals are there in the world?

  1. 1000

  2. 12000

  3. 1.5 million

  4. 82
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Scientists estimate that there are approximately 8.7 million species on Earth, with about 1.2-1.5 million species formally described and classified. The answer '1.5 million' represents the approximate number of described animal species. The other options are orders of magnitude too low.

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