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India is a megadiverse nation, housing around 10% of world's species. It also has a rich cultural heritage going back thousands of years. Much of Indian biodiversity is intricately related to the socio-cultural practices of the land.Environmental services from species and ecosystems are essential at global, regional and local levels. India is a megadiverse nation and land of around 10% of world's species. It also has a rich cultural heritage traced back to thousands of years. Much of Indian biodiversity is intricately related to the socio-cultural practices of the land. Unfortunately, due to population explosion, climate change and lax implementation of environmental policies, several species are facing the threat of extinction. A complete summary on the Biodiversity in India is discussed in this book.
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, S.N.COLLEGE, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA. HE IS THE PRESIDENT OF KERALA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION (KERA).NASA AND IAU(INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION) HAVE BEENNAMED A MINOR PLANET AFTER HIS NAME (5178 PATTAZHY PLANET) IN 2008.HIS NAME HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE WORLD CATEGORY SCIENTISTS LIST IN 2008.
