Why Do Conservation Groups Focus Their Attention on Biodiversity Hotspots

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why do conservation groups focus their attention on biodiversity hotspots?

• A) These spots have over half the world's plant species and 43% of all vertebrate species.
• B) These spots contain large amounts of water.
• C) These spots have not be affected by habitat destruction or overexploitation.
• D) These spots are highly restricted from human access.

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