Question

True or false answer of lion-tailed macaque, nilgiri tahr and taxol plant are some of the endemic flora and fauna available in india across different biodiversity hotspots.

Answer 1

yes it is true lion-tailed macaque, nilgiri tahr and taxol plants are endemic flora and fauna but they are found in certain areas.

Answer 2

Given statement is true

Explanation:

• There are currently 36 recognized biodiversity hotspots,these are Earth’s most biologically rich yet threatened terrestrial regions
• To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, an area must meet two strict criteria:
• Contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants found nowhere else on Earth (known as "endemic" species)
• Have lost at least 70 percent of its primary native vegetation
• The Taxol plant is sparsely distributed in the region and is listed under the red data category due to its over-exploitation for extraction of a drug effectively used against cancer
• Of the 165 species of reptiles found in Western Ghats, 88 species are endemic,many of the endemic and other species are listed as threatened
• Nearly 235 species of endemic flowering plants are considered endangered
• Rare fauna of the region include – Lion Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Flying Squirrel, and Malabar Gray Hornbill