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An area in declared as "Hot Spot" when:A. it has 1500 more endemic species and 75% of its original habitat is lostB. it has 1500 or more vertebrate species and 75% of its original habitat is lostC. it has more than 2000 spccies of plantsD. most of the species inhabiting the area is facing the risk of extinction |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Biodiversity hotspots are geographical areas that contain high levels of species diversity, but are threatened with extiniction. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: (i) It must contain at least 1500 species of vascular plants (gt0.5 per cent of the world total) as endemics. (ii) It has lost at least 75% of its original habitat. |
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