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Define Eutrophication.
Eutrophication: The process by which a body of water enriched in dissolved nutrients (such as phosphates) that stimulates the growth of aquatic algae usually resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen.
Define dichotomous key.
It is a tool used to classify organisms based on their similarities and differences.
Define Hotspots.
Hotspot is a biodegradable region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction.
Define Biodiversity.
Biodiversity is defined as the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable
The sum total of species richness, i.e., the number of species of plants, animals and micro-organisms inhabiting in a given habitat, is known as biodiversity.
Define Ramsar Sites.
Ramsar Sites: It is a wetland site designed of international importance under the Ramsar convention. It is an inter-governmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO and coming into force in 1975.
The diversity of life forms present on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, is called biodiversity.
Define endemism.
Endemism: A species or a taxon which is confined to a specific area
E.g: Nilgiri Thar
