What are biodiversity hotspots?

What are biodiversity hotspots?
  1. Regions with very high levels of species richness and high degree of endemism.
  2. Regions with limited conservation resources.
  3. Regions of accelerated habitat loss.
  4. Regions with a low number of species.

Solution

Biodiversity hotspots are regions with very high levels of species richness and high degree of endemism. They were identified for maximum protection by eminent conservationists.

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