alleryUnder Myers' 2000 criteria, a hotspot must hold at least how many endemic vascular plant species?
A500
B5,000
C1,500
D15,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1,500
A hotspot needs at least 1,500 endemic vascular plants, over 0.5 percent of the world total.
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