Explain in detail hotspots of biodiversity.

Explanation

i. Biodiversity hotspots are the geographical areas with high species diversity which need maximum protection.
ii. Around 34 highly sensitive biodiversity spots are reported all over the worl. Currently, only 2.3% area of earth has been left with the hotspots.
iii. Biodiversity hotspots onc occupied 15.7% area of the earth but at present 86% of these sensitive areas are already destroyed.
iv. Biodiversity hotspot include 1,50,000 plant species accounting to 50% of the world count.
v. In India , out of 135 species of animals, 85 species are found in the jungles of eastern region. Around 1,500 endemic plant species are found in Western Ghats.Also, out of the total plant species in the entire world 50,000 are endemic.