Environmental Politics Biodiversity Conservation Questions
The main criteria used to identify biodiversity hotspots are species richness and endemism. Species richness refers to the number of different species present in a particular area, while endemism refers to the presence of species that are unique and found only in that specific area. These criteria help identify regions that have a high concentration of species and are therefore considered to be of significant conservation value. Additionally, other factors such as threat level, habitat loss, and ecological importance may also be considered in the identification of biodiversity hotspots.