Question
What is red list? Give two uses of red list.
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Answer
IUCN maintains a red data book or red list which is a catalogue of taxa facing risk of extinction.
Uses:
- Identification and documentation of endangered species.
- Creating awareness about importance of threatened biodiversity.
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