The regions with high level of species richness, high degree of endemism and a loss of 70% of the species…

The regions with high level of species richness, high degree of endemism and a loss of 70% of the species and habitat are identified as:
A Natural Reserves
B Sacred Groves
C Biodiversity Hotspots
D Biogeographical Regions

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Biodiversity hotspots are regions with very high levels of species richness and endemism, which have also experienced significant loss (about 70%) of their original habitat.

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