Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Biodiversity hotspots refer to the particular biogeographical regions associated with high levels of biodiversity. The biological species present within a biodiversity hotspot typically include the threatened or vulnerable species, which are highly susceptible to extinction.

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