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Oksanka [162]
2 years ago
12

The number of currently described species on the planet is about ________.

Biology
1 answer:
gayaneshka [121]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The correct answer will be option- 1.5 million.

Explanation:

Biodiversity refers to the variety of species and ecosystem present on the earth in which they are part of it. The biodiversity comprises of three components: species diversity, ecosystem and genetic diversity.

The number of species present on this planet is found to be around 1.5 million in which 17,000 new species are being added to the existing number.

Thus, option- 1.5 million is the correct answer.

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