Who introduced the concept of biodiversity hotspot?
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A.
Christopher Columbus
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B.
Charles Darwin
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C.
Norman Myers
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D.
Christoph Schwitzer
Correct Answer:
C. Norman Myers
Explanation:
The concept of biodiversity hotspots was first introduced by the British ecologist Norman Myers in 1988. He developed this idea to identify biogeographic regions that possess high levels of plant endemism—meaning species found nowhere else—while also facing significant threats of habitat destruction. To be classified as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 endemic vascular plant species and have lost at least 70% of its original primary vegetation. While Myers originally identified 10 such areas, the list has since expanded to 36 recognized biodiversity hotspots globally. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Norman Myers.
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