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What does 'Red' indicate in the IUCN Red list (2004)?

Red indicates the endangered species, which are on the verge of extinction.


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What accounts for the greater ecological diversity of India?

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According to David Tilman, greater the diversity, greater is the primary productivity. Can you think of a very low diversity man-made ecosystem that has high productivity?

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Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.

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What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?