Geographic biodiversity "hot spots"
A. have the highest vascular plant species richness and ?3 unique ecosystems.
B. have ?1500 endemic plant species and have lost ?70% of the original habitat.
C. have the greatest number of species that have lost >50% of their original range.
D. contain ?1500 vascular plant species and have lost >50% of their original range.
Answer: B
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