Dictionary Entry
biodiversity hotspot
nounFind the meaning of the word biodiversity hotspot, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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an area containing at least 1,500 endemic plant species and having lost at least 70% of its original habitat — a conservation priority designation
Example Sentence
The island of Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot where 90% of its reptiles live nowhere else on Earth.
Usage Note
Use the term when talking about places that need urgent protection because they hold lots of unique life and are rapidly being destroyed.