ECOLOGY
HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE
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ecological hotspot
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Green zone
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Pinpoint area
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Detailed explanation-1: -Forests are known as Biodiversity Hotspots. They have a number of different species of birds, animals, and plants and hence are rich in biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-2: -hot spot, any one of several biodiverse regions which requires protection on the grounds that it hosts a significant number of endangered species.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which is the biodiversity hotspot in India? India hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands). These hotspots have numerous endemic species.
Detailed explanation-4: -To be classified as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least 70 percent of its original natural vegetation, usually due to human activity. There are over 30 recognized biodiversity hotspots in the world. The Andes Mountains Tropical Hotspot is the world’s most diverse hotspot.