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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Definitions:

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Tactile Sensors

Devices designed to measure parameters like pressure, force, and texture, simulating the sense of touch in robotics or electronic devices.

Thermoreceptors

A type of sensory receptors that allow an organism to sense temperature changes in the environment or internally.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical stimuli, involved in processes like taste, smell, and internal bodily responses.