Looking around, we will see many living organisms, potted plants, insects, birds, pets or other animals and plants. You cannot see several organisms with your naked eye, but they are all around you. If we were to increase the area where we make observations, the range and variety of organisms seen would increase. If we visit a dense forest, we would likely see a much greater number and kinds of living organisms in it. Each different type of plant, animal or organism that we see represents a species. The number of known and described species ranges between 1.7 and 1.8 million.
(Taxis = arrangement, nomos = law)
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