STANDARD Zoology Biodiversity Hotspots MCQ Question
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots
Lesser interspecific competition
Species richness
Endemism
Accelerated species loss
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The key criteria for determining a hotspot are very high levels of species richness, high degree of endemism, and the degree of threat measured in terms of habitat loss. Lesser interspecific competition is not a characteristic of biodiversity hotspots.
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