Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hot spots

Options

A. Large number of species
B. Abundance of endemic species
C. Large number of exotic species
D. Mostly located in polar regions

Answer

D

Explanation

Explanation Biodiversity hot-spots specifically refer to 25" biologically rich areas around the world that have lost at least 70% of their original habitat. They are characterised by large number of flora and fauna, abundance of endemic species and also large number of alien, or exotic species. They are mostly found in tropical and temperate regions. There are no biodiversity hot-spots in polar regions.