Relatively small geographic areas with high concentrations of endemic species and a large number of endangered and threatened species are known as
A) endemic sinks.
B) critical communities.
C) biodiversity hot spots.
D) endemic metapopulations.
E) bottlenecks.

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Biodiversity hot spots are relatively small geographic areas that contain high concentrations of endemic species and a large number of endangered and threatened species. These areas are important for conservation efforts, as they represent a significant portion of the planet's total biodiversity.

Relatively Small Geographic Areas with High Concentrations of Endemic Species