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(a) Biodiversity hotspots cover less than 2\% of Earth’s land area. Strict protection of these areas can reduce the rate of ongoing extinctions. Explain.
(a) Biodiversity hotspots cover less than 2\% of Earth’s land area. Strict protection of these areas can reduce the rate of ongoing extinctions. Explain.
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India has four biodiversity hotspots: Himalayas, Western Ghats, IndoBurma, and Sundaland.
Updated On: Jan 28, 2025
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Biodiversity hotspots are regions rich in endemic species but threatened by habitat loss.
Protecting hotspots helps conserve numerous species, ensuring ecosystem stability and reducing extinction rates.
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