Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: 1) Species richness 2) Vegetation density 3) Endemism. 4) Ethno-botanical importance 5) Threat perception 6) Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm arid humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 1,3 and 5. For the purpose of hotspot, a region should follow criteria where there should be at least 1500 species of vascular plants serves as endemics and secondly the region have lost around 70% of original habitat, so with this option C is more suitable.

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