The concept of biodiversity hotspots was introduced by Norman Myers in two articles in 'The Environmentalist' in 1988 and 1990. He identified ten tropical forest hotspots characterized by exceptional levels of plant endemism and serious habitat loss.
Who gave the concept of biodiversity hotspots ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Biodiversity (Biodiversity Hotspots (Global and Indian))
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- When was the process of identifying the key Biodiversity Areas started in India ?
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- Which one of the following statements about biodiversity is not correct ?
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