Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Biodiversity hotspots are the regions in the world that have significant levels of biodiversity. These levels have been threatened by human civilization. Norman Myer introduced the concept of biodiversity hotspot and called it the earth’s biologically richest region and endangered terrestrial ecoregions.
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