Biodiversity and Conservation Test - 1

Presently, 12% of all bird species worldwide face the threat of extinction.

Co-extinctions describe the phenomenon where the extinction of one species leads to the extinction of another associated species.

Regions with high species richness and endemism identified for maximum protection are called biodiversity hotspots.

Biodiversity is the term used to describe the combined diversity at all levels of biological organization, as popularized by sociobiologist Edward Wilson.

Tropical rainforests are noted as experiencing the most dramatic examples of habitat loss.

The Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, called upon all nations to take measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits.

A steeper slope indicates a higher rate of increase in species richness with increasing area.

Habitat loss and fragmentation are identified as the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction.

Genetic diversity refers to the variation within a single species at the genetic level. This can manifest as differences in traits such as potency and concentration of active chemicals in medicinal plants like Rauwolfia vomitoria.

The enormous diversity of life on Earth would likely be the most astonishing aspect for an alien visitor, as it fascinates and astonishes humans as well.