Which of the Following Taxonomic Groups Is the Most Successful

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxonomic groups is the most successful?

• A) Fungi are the most successful, based on their ability to digest cellulose, the most common organic compound on Earth.
• B) Bony fishes are the most successful, based on their high species diversity (almost as many as all other vertebrates combined).
• C) Mammals are the most successful, based on their complex mode of reproduction.
• D) All extant species are successful, based on their continuing existence.

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