The total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world are:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 34
A biodiversity hotspot is a region with very high species richness and a high degree of endemism. These regions are also losing habitat fast, so they are given the greatest protection. At first 25 hotspots were identified. Nine more were added later. The total in the world is therefore 25 + 9 = 34.
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