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Raymond F. Dasmann in the 1968 lay book A Different Kind of Country

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The concept of biodiversity is credited to Edward O Wilson. He is the one who coined the word which is simply a contraction of the word biological diversity.

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Raymond F. Dashman coined the term.

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Q: Who first coined the term hot spots with reference to biodiversity?
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Most biodiversity hot spots are found in what regions?

Tropical regions


Which type of land or area have maximum biodiversity?

Temprate zone communites or where there is aviability of lots of food and water have maximum biodiversity and in ecology it is known as Hot Spots and there are alomost two dozen of hot spots in the world


Bio Diversity hot spots in India?

The hot Spots in INDIA for biodiversity is 1. Western Ghats 2. Eastern Himalayas


Definition of biodiversity hot spots?

A hot spot in environment terms, means a biome (habitat) that is severely losing its biodiversity and is under threat from humans.


Small areas that exhibit exceptionally high species diversity are referred to as?

biodiversity hot spots.


What is the small area referred as that has a large number of endangered and threatened species?

Bio 100 Biodiversity Hot Spots


Land of maximum biodiversity is called?

There is no proper name for such lands. However, biodiversity hot-spots are regions known to flourish in their fauna and flora estimates. Any region with a very high net primary productivity, such as a tropical rain forest, will support high biodiversity.


Why are forests called Biodiversity hotspot?

Forests where a large number of flora and fauna species are found are termed as 'biodiversity hot spots '. The range of different life forms like bacteria, fungi, ferns, flowering plants, nematodes, insects, birds, reptiles and so on are present in forests. Certain areas in the western ghats of Maharashtra and Kerela are examples of biodiversity hot spots. i hope dis helps u.


What did Galileo use as points of reference when tracking the rotation of the sun?

sun spots


Conservation International organized a major symposium in Madagascar one of the planet's most important biodiversity hot spots What is the largest city in Madagascar?

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Why is the 11 percent of land protected so far not enough to avert a mass extinction?

Because the 11 percent does not consist primarily of biodiversity hot spots


Ab dick has clearly been successful with its campaign the color of money with reference to an imc?

brown with little white spots