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A biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and threatened with destruction is ________
A biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and threatened with destruction is ________
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The correct option is C Biodiversity hotspot
A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. Recently, 34 ‘biodiversity hotspots’ in the world have been proposed for intensive conservation efforts. Of these, three (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya and Indo-Burma)) cover India’s rich biodiversity regions.
Biodiversity hotspot
A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. Recently, 34 ‘biodiversity hotspots’ in the world have been proposed for intensive conservation efforts. Of these, three (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya and Indo-Burma)) cover India’s rich biodiversity regions.
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