Which Country Would Be Expected to Have the Greatest Species

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which country would be expected to have the greatest species richness per unit area?

• A) Japan
• B) United States
• C) Brazil
• D) Canada
• E) New Zealand

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Definitions:

Horseshoe Crabs

Ancient marine arthropods known for their distinctive horseshoe-shaped carapaces and important role in medical research.

Scorpions

Arachnids known for their venomous stings, eight legs, and distinctive extended body with a segmented tail.

Spiders

Arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, characterized by eight legs, silk-producing spinnerets, and a two-part body consisting of a cephalothorax and abdomen.

Winged Invertebrates

Invertebrate animals that possess wings, allowing them to fly; includes insects and some species of arachnids.