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?

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. Signup and view all the answers

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

36 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a biodiversity hotspot?

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

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

Norman Myers Signup and view all the answers

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

in 1988 and 1990 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?

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

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

36 Signup and view all the answers

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

What is a biodiversity hotspot?

Who wrote about the concept of biodiversity hotspot?

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

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

What is the purpose of a biodiversity hotspot?

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

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

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

How many zones globally qualify as biodiversity hotspots?

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