Which one of the following statements about biodiversity is not correct ?
The term 'biodiversity' was coined by Walter G. Rosen in 1986.
The term 'biodiversity hotspots' was coined by Norman Myers in 1988.
The regions having richest biodiversity are called 'biodiversity hotspots'.
More than 100 hotspots of biodiversity are identified in the world.
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A) The term ‘biodiversity’ was indeed coined by Walter G. Rosen in 1986 during the first National Forum on Biological Diversity.
B) The term ‘biodiversity hotspots’ was coined by Norman Myers in 1988.
C) Biodiversity hotspots are defined as regions with a high level of endemic species that are also under significant threat of habitat loss. They represent areas with particularly rich biodiversity, but are also vulnerable.
D) The number of identified biodiversity hotspots is significantly less than 100. Norman Myers initially identified 10 in 1988 and added 8 more in 1990. Conservation International, which is the leading body in this area, currently recognizes 36 biodiversity hotspots globally.