An estimated fourteen million species of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms populate the Earth. Do we really Need all of them? For humans at least, living amidst a very wide diversity of organisms is one of the most important bases of existence. Extensive biodiversity is important for a diverse diet, for instance. It also contributes to the balance of the ecosystem, including keeping air and water clean.

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