What are the two most diverse animal phyla?
Arthropoda and.....?
To determine the two most diverse animal phyla, we can consult scientific sources or databases. One reliable source is the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), which provides comprehensive taxonomic information on marine organisms.
To find the most diverse animal phyla, we can navigate to the WoRMS website (www.marinespecies.org) and search for phyla. From there, we can sort the phyla by the number of species within each.
As of my last update, the two most diverse animal phyla according to WoRMS are:
1. Arthropoda: This phylum includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and other segmented organisms. It is the largest phylum and contains over 1.3 million described species.
2. Mollusca: This phylum consists of animals like snails, clams, squids, and octopuses. It is the second most diverse phylum, with over 85,000 described species.
Please note that these numbers may vary slightly as taxonomic classifications are continuously being refined and new species are discovered. For the most accurate and up-to-date data, referring to reliable scientific sources is essential.