State the criteria used for determining a biodiversity hotspot
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To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot on Myers 2000 edition of the hotspot-map, a regionmust meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics, and it has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation. Around the world, 36 areas qualify under this definition.
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The criteria used for determining a biodiversity hotspot:
To certify the biodiversity hotspot on "Myers 2000 edition" of the hotspot-map.
Any region must need to meet two types strict criteria:
- It need to be contain at least "0.5% or 1,500" vascular plant species as endemics, and it must have lost at least "70% of its primary vegetation".
- Around the world, there 36 areas certify under this definition.
The criteria for a biodiversity hotspot include:
- High biodiversity,
- High endemism.
35 biodiversity hotspots have been recognized, most of which takes place in tropical forests.
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tate any two criteria for determining biodiversity hotspots. Name any two hotspots designated in India.
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