Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of biodiversity hotspots?

Large number of species

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Abundance of endemic species

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Mostly located in the polar regions

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Mostly located in the tropics

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Solution

The correct option is C
Mostly located in the polar regions

An abundance of endemic species, which are species native to the place is a characteristic feature of biodiversity hotspots. Hotspots are mostly found in tropics. Polar regions do not have ideal conditions for hotspots.

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