Question

What is meant by the term ‘hot spots’ in biodiversity? List two criteria used for determining a ‘hot spot’. Name two hot spots of India.

Answer 1

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction. For example forests are considered as biodiversity hotspots.

MAJOR CRITERIAFOR DEFINING HOTSPOTS:

1. area should have 1500 species of vascular plants.

2. loss of 70% of its original habitat.