Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots?
- Endemism
- Lesser inter-specific competition
- Accelerated species loss
- Species richness
Answer
(2) Lesser inter-specific competition
Solution
As per NCERT, biodiversity hotspots are regions with very high levels of species richness and high degree of endemism, which are also under great threat (accelerated habitat and species loss).
Since a large number of species live together in a hotspot, the inter-specific competition is high, not low.
Hence lesser inter-specific competition is not observed in biodiversity hotspots.
Answer: (2)