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Who decides if an animal belongs to a new species?
If the species is scientifically proven to be new or undiscovered, then the person who discovered it gains the right to name the new species. The scientists who study the species decide to add it to the new species list.
How many new species are found each year by scientists?
The number of new species discovered by scientists in a single year can range from a few hundred to ten of thousands. With the number of species of plants and animals in the world estimated in the hundreds of millions, finding new species is relatively easy.
Are there sharks not discovered?
It is extremely possible. Not all species have been discovered and named yet. Scientists are continually finding new species, so it is possible that some shark species haven't been found yet.
Has any scientists discovered any new species on earth in more than 20 years?
Yes, 1000's!
How many different kinds of organisms have scientists discovered?
Scientists have discovered and described approximately 1.75 million species of organisms. However, it is estimated that there may be as many as 8.7 million species on Earth, meaning that many more species are yet to be discovered.
How many frogs and toads are known to scientists?
There are 6,298 species of frogs (at the date: June 15th, 2013). Every month a couple of new species are discovered, so the number will rise. In 2013 alone, 63 new species are acknowledged.
Why can't we say exactly how many species there are?
Because new species form every single day which adds more to what scientists know. By the way, Did you know there are hundreds of species of animals out there that scientist have not yet discovered.
How many different species live in the ocean?
There is no definite answer. Some recorded 230 thousand species and counting so by tomorrow there will possibly be a new specie that scientists have discovered. Hope this helps!
How many species have been identified?
Over 1.5 million species have been identified and described by scientists, but it is estimated that there could be anywhere from 5 million to over 100 million total species on Earth, with many still waiting to be discovered and classified. Each year, new species are being discovered in various ecosystems around the world.
What is the newest species discovered by scientists?
The newest is the Large Blue Butterfly, discovered June 13, 2010, in south China.
Is there any new animals in antarctica?
No, not that scientists have discovered.
When was the new monkey species discovered and where was it discovered?
The new monkey species or the Lesula monkey was found in the year 2012 and it was discovered in Congo, Africa. Apparently the species only have 28 total monkeys worldwide.
