A:
Regions With High Level Of Species Richness
B:
Regions With Accelerated Habitat Loss
C:
High Degree OF Endemism
D:
Regions With Maximum Population Decline Of A Species
Explanation
The correct answer is:
D: Regions With Maximum Population Decline Of A Species
The criteria for a region to be declared as a biodiversity hotspot are:
A) Regions with high level of species richness.
B) Regions with high level of endemism.
C) Regions that are under threat from habitat loss and destruction due to human activities.
D) Regions that are in need of urgent conservation action.
The maximum population decline of a species is not a criterion for a region to be declared as a biodiversity hotspot. However, it may be a consequence of the loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction in such regions, which may further accelerate the need for conservation efforts.
