In Order for the Red Areas on the Figure Below

question 1

Multiple Choice

In order for the red areas on the figure below to represent biodiversity hotspots, which of the following criteria would have to be TRUE?

• A)There has to be more bird species in the area than in another area of the same biome for that region to be considered a biodiversity hotspot.
• B)There has to be at least 100 native bird species and 100 native plant species for the area to be a biodiversity hotspot.
• C)There has to be at least 1500 native plant species, and habitat reduction of the original area, for the area to be designated a biodiversity hotspot.
• D)There has to be high diversity in three different taxonomic groups (i.e., mammals, plants, birds, amphibians, etc.)for the area to be a biodiversity hotspot.

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