Why Are There So Many Species of Beetles

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why are there so many species of beetles?

• A) The extinction rate in beetles is higher than the origination rate.
• B) The origination rate in beetles is higher than the extinction rate.
• C) Standing diversity relative to other groups is low in beetles.
• D) none of the above

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