alleryOut of every 10 animal species on Earth, roughly how many are insects?
A9
B7
C3
D5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 7
1. Insects are the most species-rich animal group.
2. They make up more than 70 percent of animals.
3. So about 7 in 10 animals are insects.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 15, Biodiversity and Conservation._
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