Conservation biologists define a region as a biodiversity hotspot if ________
A) there is an unusually large number of endemic species thriving
B) there is an endemic species protected by a captive breeding program
C) species richness is unusually high and protection is required
D) there is at least one umbrella species to be protected
E) there is an unusually large number of endemic species threatened by humans
Answer: E
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