Which is the most abundant organism on Earth?

Question

bacteria or virus

Answer 1

it is bacteria.

virus is just a genetic code which needs a host to replicate.

it is not an organism.

Answer 2

In terms of biomass:

some scientists say it is ants.

I am quoting Wikipedia:

They contribute 15–20% (on average and nearly 25% in the tropics) of the total terrestrial animal biomass.

PS. Before excessive hunting, say in 1650, it was probably the whales.

Answer 3

bacteria

Answer 4

Indians, they're everywhere.

Answer 5

eukaryotic's in general

Answer 6

Bacteria

Virus are non-living.

There is said to be 5 x 10^30 bacteria.

If you're looking for species only it would be insects specifically beatles.

Answer 7

Bacteria.  In fact, if you were to take all the bacteria on earth (most of them live underground and in the oceans) and dumped them on the surface, they would cover the planet to a depth of five feet.