1: Introduction

Question 1

Define biodiversity hotspot

Answer 1

A region that has at least 1500 vascular plants as endemics and 70% of the primary native vegetation is threatened

Question 2

Endemic

Answer 2

peculiar to the state or country and not native elsewhere, e.g. species endemic to the S.W. Province of W.A

Question 3

Why is Perth the most biodiverse city in the world

Answer 3

Land is a mosaic of wetlands an estuaries
Diverse fauna and flora
Extensive coastline & exclusive economic zone