According to the NCERT Biology textbook (Class 12, Chapter: Biodiversity and Conservation), the Amazonian rain forest is home to millions of species. The specific data provided for species richness is: Invertebrates (1,25,000), Plants (40,000), Fishes (3,000), Birds (1,300), and Mammals (427).
Based on the values identified:
1. Invertebrates (d): 1,25,000
2. Plants (a): 40,000
3. Fishes (c): 3,000
4. Birds (b): 1,300
5. Mammals (e): 427
The descending order is (d) > (a) > (c) > (b) > (e), which corresponds to option (C).
Final Answer: (C)
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