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(a) Explain the concept of endemism.

(b) Name three regions in and around our country that are considered hotspots.

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(a) Endemism means distribution of a taxon confined to a particular geographic area. Endemic species are those which are confined only to a particular region. Many amphibian species are endemic to Western Ghats of India. 
(b) India hosts 3 biodiversity hotspots which are;

  1. The Himalayas
  2. The Western Ghats
  3. The Indo-Burman region 
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(a) Explain the concept of endemism.(b) Name three regions in and around our country that are considered hotspots.