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ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Based on the number arrange the following group of endemic vertebrate species of India in descending order: (i) Mammals (ii) Birds (iii) Reptiles (iv) Amphibians
A
Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals.
B
Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds and Mammals.
C
Mammals, Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles.
D
Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct sequence of decreasing order of the number of species includes Pisces, aves, reptiles, mammals and amphibians. Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Detailed explanation-2: -thus, arranged according to the number of species in decreasing order we find, Aves>Reptiles>Mammals>Amphibians.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct descending sequence of taxonomic categories, also known as the taxonomic hierarchy, is Kingdom, Phylum or Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

Detailed explanation-4: -The phylum chordata (animals with backbones) is divided into five common classes: fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Show examples of these groups and explain the characteristics that make one different from another.

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