Over 6000 species of prokaryotes have been identified. What percentage of the total number of prokaryotic species on Earth does this represent?

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The number of identified prokaryotic species represents a very small fraction of the estimated total, suggesting that the vast majority remain undiscovered or unclassified. Scientists estimate that the actual number of prokaryotic species could be in the millions, making the 6000 identified species less than 1% of the total.

Over 6000 Species of Prokaryotes Have Been Identified