More Than 34% of the Species That Have Been Described

question 27

Multiple Choice

More than 34% of the species that have been described and assessed are considered threatened with extinction. Which of the following lists shows the highest proportion of vulnerable species?

• A) Amphibians, gymnosperms, fish, and birds
• B) Gymnosperms, amphibians, fungi, and birds
• C) Vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and fungi
• D) Mammals, birds, amphibians, and gymnosperms
• E) Fungi, protist species, birds, and mammals

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