Which of the following characteristics would cause a country to be considered a high-priority region for conservation efforts?
(a) A high degree of endemism
(b) Having low species richness
(c) Having little natural habitat remaining
(d) All of the above
Dear student,
Endemism is the ecological state of being confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type. For example, all species of lemur are endemic to the island of Madagascar.
Thus, a high degree of endemism would cause a country to be considered a high-priority region for conservation efforts.
Therefore, the correct option is a.
Regards
Endemism is the ecological state of being confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type. For example, all species of lemur are endemic to the island of Madagascar.
Thus, a high degree of endemism would cause a country to be considered a high-priority region for conservation efforts.
Therefore, the correct option is a.
Regards