18 Questions
What is one of the characteristics that contribute to the high biodiversity of megadiverse countries?
Narrow geographical area
Which factor is not listed as contributing to the development of unique flora and fauna in the context of isolation?
Close proximity to urban areas
What does being on crossroads between two biogeographic regions contribute to?
Mixing of fauna and flora with different histories
In the context of biodiversity, what is one benefit associated with the progressive separation of islands and continents?
High species richness
Which is not a potential anthropogenic cause of threats to biodiversity?
Low breeding rate
What can low population lead to in terms of biodiversity?
High species richness
What percentage of the planet's terrestrial biological diversity is housed in mega-diverse countries?
70%
According to the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, what is one of the criteria for a country to be considered mega-diverse?
At least 5,000 endemic plants
Which characteristic is NOT associated with mega-diverse countries according to the Group of Similar Mega-diverse Countries?
Abundance of fish vertebrae species
What was the concept of mega-diverse countries proposed to raise awareness about?
Protection of natural biodiversity
Which statement is true about the relationship between the Earth's surface area and the percentage of terrestrial biological diversity housed in mega-diverse countries?
Mega-diverse countries account for 10% of the Earth's surface but house 70% of the terrestrial biological diversity.
Which aspect contributes to the biodiversity in mega-diverse countries based on their geographic position?
Tropical areas with large species diversity
What defines a biodiversity hotspot?
A region with high biodiversity and many endemic species
Which term describes a country that harbors the majority of Earth's species?
Megadiverse country
What makes the Philippines a mega-diversity country?
It has a high degree of land and animal species endemism
What has been the trend in newly discovered wildlife species in the Philippines from 1997 to 2016?
Increasing number of discovered species
How does the Philippines compare to other countries in terms of biodiversity?
It probably harbors more diversity of life than any other country on the planet
What is the main characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?
High biodiversity and significant threat of destruction
Explore the concept of mega-diverse countries, which are home to the largest indices of biodiversity and numerous endemic species. Learn about the significance of protecting natural biodiversity and raising awareness in these countries to preserve their unique ecosystems.
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