Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification

This chapter explores the vast diversity of life on Earth, with a focus on India as a mega biodiversity hotspot, and explains why and how scientists classify organisms. It traces the evolution of classification systems f…

• India is one of the world's 12 mega biodiversity countries, holding about 8.1% of total species diversity.
• Scientists have identified over 90,000 animal species and over 45,000 plant species from India.
• India's varied geography — mountains, desert, and long coastline — creates distinct soils and climates that support diverse species.

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