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Which biome is home to half of earth's species?

a. grassland
b. temperate deciduous forest
c. tropical rain forest
d. taiga

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C. It is important to remember how diverse the tree of life is. Mammals make up only a tiny fraction of it, with a large majority of species belonging to bugs/insects. The rainforest habitat houses a large diversity of insect species. 
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Answer: Tropical rain forest

Step-by-step explanation:

Tropical rain forest covers the largest area of terrestrial biome. This biome has highest number of plant and animal species.

This has a variety of plant and animals that makes a rich biodiversity. This biome is a source of many pharmaceutical drugs. The biome can also be a source of wooden logs, various types of chemical compounds derived from the animal species and plant species as well.

This biome is a home for many of the animal and source of food as well.

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