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Hotspots

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Definition of Hotspot:
An area which contains a large number of rare or endangered species and for that reason is designated for protection. [1]
This is the common definition for Hotspot, other definitions can be discussed in the article


References

  1. Allaby M. (1998), Oxford Dictionary of Ecology. Oxford University Press, Oxford. 440pp
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