Conservation Ecology and Ecosystem Services · Zoology

Biodiversity hotspots are regions that:

  1. Have consistently low overall species diversity
  2. Are rich in endemics yet highly threatened
  3. Are fully protected from all human activities
  4. Contain only critically endangered species
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Correct answer: Are rich in endemics yet highly threatened

Biodiversity hotspots contain many endemic species and face significant habitat loss. They are priority areas for conservation.

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