Which of the following taxonomic groups is the most successful?
A) Fungi are the most successful, based on their ability to digest cellulose, the most common organic compound on Earth.
B) Bony fishes are the most successful, based on their high species diversity (almost as many as all other vertebrates combined).
C) Mammals are the most successful, based on their complex mode of reproduction.
D) All extant species are successful, based on their continuing existence.

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All extant species are successful, as they have managed to survive and adapt to their changing environments to continue existing. It is difficult to compare the success of different taxonomic groups based on one specific trait, as success can be influenced by a variety of factors beyond just one characteristic.

Which of the Following Taxonomic Groups Is the Most Successful