Over 50% of the Earth's species live in tropical forests. Approximately 80% of all insect species live in tropical rainforests.
Less than one percent.
35 facts of tropical rain forests
It is estimated that there are approximately 8.7 million species on Earth, but this number can vary depending on the method of calculation and the definition of what constitutes a separate species.
Approximately 40-50% of species are considered carnivores, meaning they primarily eat meat. This includes a wide range of animals from insects to mammals.
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It is unknown.
It is estimated that there are about 8.7 million species on Earth, but the actual number could be much higher due to undiscovered species, particularly in less explored regions like the deep sea or tropical rainforests.
There are over 8,500 described species of sponges, but it is estimated that there could be many more undiscovered species in the oceans.
Approximately 20-35% of all marine species are estimated to live in the abyss zone. This zone, which ranges from about 13,000 to 20,000 feet deep, is one of the least explored areas on Earth. Many unique and specially adapted species thrive in this extreme environment.
There are about 200 differrent species in the tropical rainforest.