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Which is the most diverse animal or plant, if one classes any thing living that is not a plant an animal.
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wolram said:Which is the most diverse animal or plant, if one classes any thing living that is not a plant an animal.
Andre said:If i understand the question correctly, it seems that you are looking for the species with the most variation in appearance. my guess would be Canis domesticus
humans all look ridiculously similar
out of whack said:So did you mean to ask "which is the most diverse animal or plant?" or "which is the more diverse, animal or plant?"
Behold the power of punctuation, among other things...
Andre said:Diatoms are a class (Diatomacea) in the Phylum Chrysophyta of the Kingdom Protista.
Another single species candidate could be Poecillia reticulata, (Peters 1859)
Andre said:How does a cat recognise a person? When I used to come home after work, I would be very silent. Eventually the cat, who regretfully passed[/red] away last year, would stop monitoring the Poecillia reticulata's and would stare at me, wondering who I might be. That is, until I said something, then immediate the spark of recognition and an affectionate greeting ceremony would follow.
moe darklight said:\
EDIT: you know, now that this thread made me think about it... humans all look ridiculously similar. I mean, take away haircuts, makeup, etc.. and I'd say, as far as geometric variety goes, we're quite monotonous and boring when compared to other species.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It also includes the genetic diversity within each species and the diversity of ecosystems.
Biodiversity is important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and ensuring the survival of all living organisms. It also provides humans with essential resources such as food, medicine, and clean water.
The most diverse animal in terms of species is the beetle, with over 400,000 known species. Other diverse animal groups include ants, wasps, and moths.
The most diverse plant in terms of species is the orchid, with over 25,000 known species. Other diverse plant groups include ferns, grasses, and cacti.
Biodiversity can be measured in various ways, including species richness (the number of species in a given area), species evenness (the relative abundance of different species), and genetic diversity (the variation within a particular species). Biodiversity can also be measured at different levels, such as local, regional, and global scales.