forests are biodiversity hot spots .justify this statment
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Due to presence of a large number of plants and animals ,Forests are said to be bio diversity hot spots.
They are of critical importance because 50% of known vascular plant species and 42% of land animal species are located in these highly diverse hot spots or mega diversity Zones.
Among the 25 hot spots of the world, two are found in India namely, Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.These two areas are rich in flowering plants, reptiles,amphibians,butterflies and some mammals.
Forest maintains ecological balance:
1.Forest is a habitat for the various living organisms.
2. Maintains water cycle.
3. Prevents soil erosion.
4. Forest are called as Lungs of earth, as they give fresh Oxygen and take
Carbon dioxide.
5.Helps in maintenance of Food chain.
They are of critical importance because 50% of known vascular plant species and 42% of land animal species are located in these highly diverse hot spots or mega diversity Zones.
Among the 25 hot spots of the world, two are found in India namely, Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.These two areas are rich in flowering plants, reptiles,amphibians,butterflies and some mammals.
Forest maintains ecological balance:
1.Forest is a habitat for the various living organisms.
2. Maintains water cycle.
3. Prevents soil erosion.
4. Forest are called as Lungs of earth, as they give fresh Oxygen and take
Carbon dioxide.
5.Helps in maintenance of Food chain.
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