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Q. More conservative and scientifically sound estimate made by Robert May places the global species diversity at about

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A more conservative and scientifically sound estimate by Robert May, places the global species diversity at about 7 million. More than 70% of all the species recorded are animals, while plants comprise no more than 22% of the total. Among animals, insects are most species rich-taxonomic group, making about 70% of the total.