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Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?

  1. High endemism
  2. Significant habitat loss
  3. Low species richness
  4. Presence of many threatened species

Answer:

Option C: Low species richness

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Low species richness”.

Biodiversity hotspots are characterized by high species richness, high endemism, significant habitat loss, and the presence of many threatened species. Low species richness is not a characteristic.