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With respect to the Amazonian rainforests , a few estimations of various organism are listed below :
(a) 40,000 species of plants
(b) 300 species of fishes
(c) 1,300 species of reptiles
(d) 427 species of mammals
(e) 527 species of amphibians
Which of these estimates are incorrect ?

A

(a),(b), (c)

B

(d),(e)

C

(b),(c),(e)

D

(a), (b) ,(e)

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To determine which estimates of various organisms in the Amazonian rainforests are incorrect, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze the estimates 1. **40,000 species of plants**: This estimate is widely accepted and is considered correct. The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity, including a vast number of plant species. 2. **300 species of fishes**: This estimate is incorrect. The Amazon River and its tributaries are home to approximately 3,000 species of fish, making this figure significantly lower than the actual number. 3. **1,300 species of reptiles**: This estimate is also incorrect. The actual number of reptile species in the Amazon is around 378. The figure of 1,300 is more representative of the number of bird species found in the region. 4. **427 species of mammals**: This estimate is correct. The Amazon rainforest is known to host around 427 species of mammals. 5. **527 species of amphibians**: This estimate is incorrect. The actual number of amphibian species in the Amazon is closer to 427, which is significantly lower than the stated figure. ### Step 2: Identify the incorrect estimates From the analysis above, the incorrect estimates are: - **300 species of fishes** (should be 3,000) - **1,300 species of reptiles** (should be 378) - **527 species of amphibians** (should be around 427) ### Conclusion The incorrect estimates are: - (b) 300 species of fishes - (c) 1,300 species of reptiles - (e) 527 species of amphibians ### Final Answer The incorrect estimates are (b), (c), and (e). ---
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