Madagascar is Considered a Biodiversity "Hotspot" Because

Question

Madagascar is considered a biodiversity "hotspot" because
A)it originated as a volcanic island.
B)it has lost nearly all of its native species to extinction.
C)it contains an unusually high concentration of species.
D)it has resisted habitat destruction that has caused extinctions elsewhere.
E)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Madagascar is considered a biodiversity hotspot because it contains an unusually high concentration of species, many of which are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world.