Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 54 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology - Review - Page 1160: 3

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A hotspot for biodiversity refers to an area with a high level of species richness. Some examples of hotspots include the Andes mountain and the Amazon River basin. Due to the endemic nature of the species in hotspots, they are often at risk of both natural and anthropogenic disturbance.
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