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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 need to analyze each provided estimate against known data about the biodiversity of the region. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Estimates**: - (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 2. **Verify Each Estimate**: - **Estimate (a)**: 40,000 species of plants - This estimate is generally accepted as correct. The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible plant diversity. - **Estimate (b)**: 300 species of fishes - This estimate is incorrect. The Amazon basin is home to approximately 3,000 species of fishes, making this figure significantly lower than the actual number. - **Estimate (c)**: 1,300 species of reptiles - This estimate is also incorrect. The actual number of reptile species in the Amazon rainforest is closer to 378. - **Estimate (d)**: 427 species of mammals - This estimate is correct. The Amazon rainforest does have around 427 species of mammals. - **Estimate (e)**: 527 species of amphibians - This estimate is incorrect. The correct number of amphibian species in the Amazon rainforest is approximately 427. 3. **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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