Biodiversity Hotspots

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When were the articles about biodiversity hotspot written by Norman Myers?

1988 and 1990

What is a biodiversity hotspot?

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation.

Who wrote about the concept of biodiversity hotspot?

Norman Myers

What are the criteria for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot according to Myers' 2000 edition of the hotspot map?

<p>It must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics and it has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

<p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a biodiversity hotspot?

<p>to identify regions with high levels of biodiversity that are threatened by human habitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the scientist who wrote about the concept of biodiversity hotspot?

<p>Norman Myers</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were the articles about biodiversity hotspot written by Norman Myers?

<p>in 1988 and 1990</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Myers' 2000 edition of the hotspot map, what are the criteria for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?

<p>contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics and have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

<p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

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