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What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?
What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?
The enormous variety of life on Earth
How many estimated species of plants and animals are there in existence?
How many estimated species of plants and animals are there in existence?
Around 8.7 million
What are areas with extremely high levels of biodiversity called?
What are areas with extremely high levels of biodiversity called?
Hotspots
What are endemic species?
What are endemic species?
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Name some areas with high biodiversity.
Name some areas with high biodiversity.
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What are the two criteria outlined by Norman Myers to qualify an area as a biodiversity hotspot?
What are the two criteria outlined by Norman Myers to qualify an area as a biodiversity hotspot?
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As of 2022, how many official biodiversity hotspots are recognized worldwide?
As of 2022, how many official biodiversity hotspots are recognized worldwide?
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What percentage of Earth's known endemic mammals, reptiles, and bird species are found in biodiversity hotspots?
What percentage of Earth's known endemic mammals, reptiles, and bird species are found in biodiversity hotspots?
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How many humans are estimated to reside in biodiversity hotspots?
How many humans are estimated to reside in biodiversity hotspots?
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What are vascular plants, and why are they significant in defining biodiversity hotspots?
What are vascular plants, and why are they significant in defining biodiversity hotspots?
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